Halloween is almost upon us and with it comes a time when many people like to dress up, go to parties, and have a good time. Unfortunately, sometimes people can go a bit overboard and find themselves in difficult situations. What starts out as well-intentioned good fun can, all too easily, turn into something much […]
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Texting and driving has become more and more of an issue across America. People continue to focus on their phones as much as the road in front of them. As a result, more and more accidents occur and more and more people are injured on roadways – not only other drivers and passengers in cars, […]
From time to time, even the most law-abiding citizens can find themselves in difficult situations. During these times it is essential for people to know their rights and to know the steps to take in order to ensure that they do not make their situation more difficult. This is particularly true for those individuals who […]
Sending your son or daughter off to college is a very emotionally complex event. Your child will feel a mix of excitement and anxiety, and will undoubtedly feel a bit uncertain. As a parent, you will feel pride, fear, a bit of disbelief, and likely some denial. Regardless of where you or your child are […]
One of the most dangerous times of the year on our nation’s roadways is the last hurrah of summer. As people try to get their last bit of fun in the sun in, police departments across the nation are ramping up their DUI detection units. The Sevierville Police Department (SPD) is partnering with the Tennessee Governor’s Highway […]
The Governor’s Highway Safety Office began a campaign against drinking and driving in Tennessee this summer called the “100 days of Summer Heat Booze it and Lose it Campaign”. The initiative was met with strong criticism because many people found it to be sexist. Materials such as coasters were distributed boasting slogans that refer to […]
Seasonal weather changes in Tennessee bring about allergies, colds, and flu. Many drivers take pills to treat them without realizing that some pills can expose them to DUI charges. Contrary to what many people think, Tennessee DUI law does not sanction only drivers who consume alcohol and illegal drugs, but anyone driving under the influence […]
This case was extremely difficult to watch Rachel go through. Some cases will stick with an attorney forever. This is definitely one of those. Mr. Brock spent over 14 months working on her case and although he is glad she was finally released, he wishes it wouldn’t have taken so long given the facts. We […]
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a criminal offense, and it’s the one that can most often affect driving privileges in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Very often, people fail to realize that they may eventually lose their driving privileges altogether as a result of getting a criminal charge. Here are a few of the relevant legal provisions, as well as the […]
I have found that many potential clients have similar questions regarding (1) what counties or municipalities do I practice in and (2) what are the penalties associated with a DUI. The third question is usually about how to avoid getting their photo in those magazines but… I’ll only address the first two here. What Is […]