In Chattanooga, anyone convicted of driving while having a blood alcohol concentration (“BAC”) of 0.08 or greater or any BAC in combination with drugs will have his/her driver’s license suspended for one year, and is required to have an ignition interlock installed in the vehicle for 365 consecutive days. An experienced Chattanooga DUI attorney can assist with […]
Category Archives: DUI
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wallet Hub recently released their list of the strictest and most lenient states with regard to driving under the influence penalties. Tennessee came in at an alarming 12th, although I would have actually expected us to be a little bit higher on that list. Some of the metrics used to evaluate the individual states were: Minimum […]
Heads up on Hamilton and surrounding county roadblocks for the month of July. The first one in Hamilton County is July 6th. Always wear your seatbelt and keep your driver’s license & insurance in your vehicle. Get a designated driver if you are drinking. One drink rarely happens folks! BHB wishes you a wonderful and safe […]
Heads up on Hamilton and surrounding county roadblocks for the month of June. The first one in Hamilton County is June 8. Always wear your seatbelt and keep your driver’s license on your person. Get a designated driver if you are drinking. One drink rarely happens folks! For the full list click here.