Most people assume that only those who personally commit a crime can be convicted. If someone robs a store, then the robber should face charges—end of story. But Tennessee law makes it more...
DUI laws
How Much Are DUI Reinstatement Fees in Tennessee?
Driving Under the Influence, Drunk Driving, DUI, DUI laws, Legal updates
Introduction: Facing Driving Under the Influence Reinstatement Costs in Tennessee For many people in Tennessee, the hardest part of a DUI conviction comes after the court hearing. The fine from the...
Mental Health Court in Tennessee
Driving Under the Influence, Drunk Driving, DUI, DUI laws, Legal updates
The criminal justice system often struggles when it comes to defendants with serious mental illness. Many people in Tennessee with mental health issues go in and out of jails. They do not get the...
How Long Can Police Hold You Without Charges in Tennessee?
Driving Under the Influence, Drunk Driving, DUI, DUI laws, Legal updates
Introduction: Why This Question Matters Being arrested in Tennessee—or even held in jail overnight—without clear charges creates confusion, fear, and frustration. Many people ask: How long can...
Facing a First-Time DUI with Property Damage in Tennessee?
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Facing a First-Time DUI with Property Damage in Tennessee? Understanding the Added Consequences of DUI-Related Property Damage Getting charged with driving under the influence is a stressful and...
Can You Change Lawyers Mid-Case in Tennessee?
Driving Under the Influence, Drunk Driving, DUI, DUI laws, Legal updates
The attorney you choose in a criminal case shapes every decision, argument, and outcome that follows. When the attorney-client relationship breaks down, continuing without change can be risky. In...
Was It a Medical Episode—Or DUI? What to Do If Police Misread Your Symptoms
Driving Under the Influence, Drunk Driving, DUI, DUI laws, Legal updates
Imagine your world turning upside down on an ordinary drive home. You suddenly feel dizzy, confused, and shaky—maybe your vision blurs or your heart races. Before you know it, red and blue lights...
0.14 or 0.15? Why Just a Few Points on Your DUI Test Could Change Everything in Tennessee
Driving Under the Influence, Drunk Driving, DUI, DUI laws, Legal updates
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%...
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...









