A field sobriety test is an investigative tool used by law enforcement officers investigating suspected intoxication. Generally, when a criminal trial involves the question of whether a particular person was intoxicated or impaired by alcohol or drugs, and when one or...
Alleged drunk driving leads to church van roll-over
The consequences of a conviction for drunk driving in Tennessee can affect not only the drunk driver, but also his or her family. The suspension of a driver's license alone can cause numerous problems in an individual's day-to-day life. In addition, a convicted drunk...
Conviction Reversed Due to Witness Sequestration Violation
In a criminal trial, sequestration of witnesses refers to preventing witnesses who may testify in the trial from hearing the testimony offered by other witnesses. The purpose of the rule is to prevent witness testimony from being affected by hearing what an earlier...
Tennessee police charge Jaguar driver with drunk driving
Getting pulled over for a minor traffic violation is not a big deal in the grand scheme of life. However, being charged with drunk driving -- along with other alleged offenses -- can have a far-reaching negative impact on one's life, especially if the...
Tennessee laws governing vehicular homicide
When a person is arrested following a serious or fatal traffic accident in Tennessee, the negative consequences of a conviction can have a far-reaching impact on his or her life. If the wreck resulted in a death, the driver found at fault could face a range of...
Court Approves Statute Allowing Video Hearsay Statements from Children
Generally, hearsay statements, which are extrajudicial assertions of testimonial facts, are not admissible in criminal trials in Tennessee. However, the Rules of Evidence provide specific exceptions and indicate other exceptions could apply as well. In 2009, the...
Tennessee man faces vehicular homicide after wreck kills son
Being charged with a DUI -- especially if it is not the first time -- can result in serious penalties and fines if a conviction is ultimately gained by the state. However, one Tennessee man is facing a nightmare situation since he has been charged with...
