In Tennessee, the difference between a routine DUI and a life-changing felony can come down to just a few decimal points. With recent changes in state law, a blood or breath test reading of 0.15%...
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A Game-Changing 0.15 % BAC Threshold Arrives in Tennessee Felony DUI Law (Effective July 1 2025)
Driving Under the Influence, Drunk Driving, DUI, DUI laws, Legal updates
Tennessee’s new 0.15 percent BAC benchmark for aggravated vehicular assault and aggravated vehicular homicide took effect on July 1, 2025. A driver who registers 0.15 percent—five points lower than...
Oral-Fluid DUI Tests Arrive in Tennessee: How the New ‘Spit Test’ Could Change Traffic Stops
Driving Under the Influence, Drunk Driving, DUI, DUI laws, Legal updates
Introduction: a quick swab that rewrites DUI stops in Tennessee On May 5, 2025 Tennessee troopers gained a new tool: a one-minute roadside saliva screen that can flag THC, fentanyl, and scores of...
Tennessee’s 2025 Law: Machine Gun Possession Now a Class C Felony
Driving Under the Influence, Drunk Driving, DUI, DUI laws, Legal updates
Introduction Recent changes in Tennessee gun laws significantly impact firearm ownership, specifically regarding machine guns. Effective in 2025, the possession of a machine gun has been...
Ticketed While Visiting Tennessee? What Drivers Need to Know
Driving Under the Influence, Drunk Driving, DUI, DUI laws, Legal updates
Smart speakers have become an integral part of everyday life. Devices like Amazon Echo, Google Nest, and Apple HomePod now control thermostats, play music, answer questions, and even lock doors. But...
What to Do If Your Loved One with Autism Is Pulled Over of DUI in Tennessee
Driving Under the Influence, Drunk Driving, DUI, DUI laws, Legal updates
Smart speakers have become an integral part of everyday life. Devices like Amazon Echo, Google Nest, and Apple HomePod now control thermostats, play music, answer questions, and even lock doors. But...
GPS-Enabled Ignition Interlock: What Drivers Should Know
GPS-Enabled Ignition Interlock: What Drivers Should Know (2025 Law Update) In 2025, Tennessee introduced a significant update to its ignition interlock requirements for DUI offenders: mandatory...
What Are the Penalties for Reckless Driving in Tennessee?
Driving Under the Influence, DUI, Tennessee Criminal Legislation
Reckless driving isn’t just a traffic ticket—it’s a criminal offense in Tennessee. For many drivers, that fact alone comes as a surprise. But what’s more alarming is how fast a moment of poor...
DUI Under 21: How to Fight the Charges and Protect Your Future
Driving Under the Influence, DUI, DUI laws
Understanding Underage DUI Laws Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense, and for individuals under 21, the legal consequences can be even more severe. Many states enforce a "zero...
Self-Driving Cars and DUI: Where Tennessee Stands in 2025
Driving Under the Influence, DUI, DUI laws
At Davis & Hoss, PC, we understand that advancements in automotive technology bring both opportunities and challenges. As self-driving and semi-autonomous vehicles become more common, questions...









