New Tennessee Law On Mandatory License Revocation

 

The punishment for multiple DUI offenders got tougher on July 1 , 2011  for those arrested in Tennessee . The new DUI law increase the mandatory license revocation period for a DUI conviction of a DUI 3rd offense from 3 to 10 years to 6 to 10 years . It also amends the revocation period on a DUI 4th offense conviction from 5 years to 8 years.

Forensic Chromatography

I have not posted for a while due to attending a fantastic class sponsored by the American Chemical Society . Recently , I joined select  DUI lawyers from across the country in learning about forensic chromatography .Gas chromatography is the science behind blood alcohol testing. The class was 40 hours and included both theory and a hands on experience working with the machines.

The class covered several topics in the field along with lab work .Here is some of the topics ;

  • Gas Chromatography Theory
  • Headspace Gas Chromatography
  • Capillary Columns
  • Detectors
  • Resolution
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Troubleshooting and Maintenance

The class has given me a greater understanding of the science and methods of blood alcohol testing . I highly recommend the class for DUI defense lawyers .

I would like to thank the Dr. Harold McNair , Dr. Lee polite , Attorney Justin McShane , and Attorney Josh Lee for a great learning experience.

Science or lack of the basic scientific method should govern criminal cases and the search for just evidence . Science knows no sides and DUI defense is being increasingly about the science.

As my friend Justice McShane says " Go Science".