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New Year's Eve is a time when many law enforcement departments set up DUI checkpoints. Are these checkpoints legal in Tennessee? If so, what can you do to protect yourself if you are pulled over?
Authorities to crack down on drunk driving over the holidays
The holiday season is a joyous time of year, but it can also lead to unwise decisions regarding drinking and driving. In order to effectively monitor the behavior of drivers, many law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols during the the holidays. Tennessee drivers who are pulled over as a result of a sobriety checkpoint or a drunk driving patrol may need to be particularly vigilant to protect their rights.
Bus driver charged with drunk driving while transporting children
A Tennessee bus driver is facing charges of drunk driving and reckless endangerment of 56 children. He was charged with drunk driving after he reportedly failed a sobriety test at a checkpoint, and law enforcement apparently found a vodka bottle in the bus. The bus was on the way to a football game at the time the arrest took place. The students were transported home on other buses.
Charged with drunk driving? Protect your rights.
Have you been charged with drunk driving? While this is a serious criminal offense, you still have certain rights that must be recognized. With the right legal help, it is possible for you to confront drunk driving charges and seek a positive outcome. Tennessee has some of the strictest DUI laws in the country, and it is in your best interests to have an experienced lawyer by your side.
Failed sobriety test leads to arrest and DUI charge
A Tennessee mother has recently been arrested for drug possession and DUI after a law enforcement officer noticed suspicious behavior at a rest stop. The officer claims that the woman showed physical signs of substance use, and she was arrested after a second failed sobriety test. At the time of the arrest, the woman had her children in the car, who are currently safe.
