An ignition interlock is required to obtain a restricted driver’s license if you have been convicted of a DUI charge in Tennessee. In the initial implementation of the ignition interlock device, I was in favor of it’s use. It allowed those with multiple DUI convictions to get a restricted license rather than drive under the radar.
Tennessee DUI Defense
Continuing Legal Education for DUI Lawyers
Last week , I was returning from Chicago where I gave a presentation to the folks that attended the DUIDLA summer session. Here is a short listing of some of the topics that were presented.
- Cross-examination
- Canadian Travel When One has A DUI Conviction
- FAA Reporting and Pilot Medical Clearance Issues
- Crime Lab Discovery
- Blood Alcohol Defenses
- Challenging Breath
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Fair DUI Flyer and Tennessee DUI Roadblocks
The Fair DUI Flyer created quite a stir recently. A copy of the image is at the top of the post. Recently , someone used the flyer and entered a DUI checkpoint using the information in the flyer. The basic concept is that you put your driver’s license in a bag and stick it on the…
Issue Spotting in Tennessee DUI Cases
I was reviewing my material for a CLE presentation for the Tennessee Bar Association tomorrow. The topic I was assigned was the " Nuts and Bolts of DUI Defense ". One of the big mistakes that I witness among Tennessee DUI lawyers is identifying the issue. While I was at the Trial Lawyers College , one of the…