Tennessee Supreme Court Issues Stay on Executions
After a series of events beginning with the challenge of Tennessee execution procedures in a
Nashville Attorney Now on YouTube
Please visit our Nashville Attorney YouTube channel where we will occasionally post video-blogs about commonly asked questions. Our first
Nashville Criminal Attorney Explains: Text Messaging, Driving and Probable Cause
On April 30, 2009 the state of Tennessee legislature enacted a new law prohibiting text
New DUI Law Would Lower Legal Limit in Texas to .05
From Your Nashville Attorney: That’s right, .05. Texas lawmakers have proposed new legislature which would
Happy Thanksgiving from your Nashville Criminal Lawyers
Your Nashville Criminal Lawyers would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanskgiving. It is a
Can I be convicted of a DUI in Nashville even if I haven’t been drinking?
Yes. DUI is an acronym for driving under the influence which includes intoxicants other than
What is the Open Container Law in Tennessee?
55-10-416. Open container law. — (a) (1) No driver shall consume any alcoholic beverage or beer or possess an open container of alcoholic beverage or beer while operating a motor vehicle in this state. (2) For purposes of this section: (A) “Open container” means [...]
Common Questions for Nashville DUI Lawyers
Q: What is the legal blood alcohol content level (BAC) in Tennessee? A: You can be convicted of driving under the influence, per se, if your blood alcohol content level is .08 or greater. Q: In Tennessee, can a police officer force me to submit to a DUI breath test or perform field sobriety tests? A: No, an officer cannot force you submit to a breath test nor perform a field sobriety test. [...]
