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Can a Passenger of a Vehicle be Charged with a DUI?

By James Kemp and Ryan C. Davis Can a Passenger of a Vehicle be Charged with a DUI? Most people are aware that if you drive with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or higher, or if you drive under the influence of drugs, you can be charged with...

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SHOULD I AGREE TO PERFORM A FIELD SOBRIETY TEST?

by Jonathan Carroll and Ryan C. Davis Should I agree to take a Field Sobriety Test? Are they reliable? What happens if I refuse? One of the most humiliating experiences a citizen can go through is standing alongside a highway in front of blue lights,...

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SHOULD I AGREE TO TAKE A BREATH OR BLOOD TEST?

by Jonathan Carroll and Ryan C. Davis Should I agree to take a breath or blood test? Once an officer has determined that he or she has probable cause to believe that you are driving under the influence, the officer may ask you to submit to a chemical...

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Can I get a DUI for Driving While Under the Influence of Marijuana?

By James Kemp and Ryan C. Davis Most people know that driving under the influence of alcohol while having a blood alcohol content (BAC) above .08 is illegal and can lead to a DUI arrest and conviction. However, driving under the influence is not...

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What are the Consequences for a DUI First Offense?

By Caitlin Kirk and Ryan C. Davis Under Tennessee Code Ann. §55-10-401, “It is unlawful for any person to drive or to be in physical control of any automobile…(1) while under the influence of any intoxicant, marijuana, controlled...

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