I learned something new today in General Sessions Court for Sumner County in Gallatin today. Sumner County Sheriff’s deputies have some new tools at their disposal in prosecuting drunk driving cases . Deputies now have flashlight cameras to use in DUI enforcement.These cameras film most parts of the DUI investigation. The cameras have been in
One of the worst decisions you can make is to try to outrun the police.My tip for the day on how to get along with police on the roadway is to pull over immediately once you see the blue lights.However, some folks get scared and confused and don’t stop as directed. Evading arrest in
Sometimes police or law enforcement are mush like the spider.The spider creates the web and hopes it’s prey stumbles into the web where it can’t escape.Some of my clients in drug and patronizing prostitution cases assert they were entrapped into their criminal conduct.However, the defense of entrapment seldom applies.
The Entrapment Defense was first
Lindsay Lohan was released early from the Betty Ford Center after a 90 day stint in rehab.Lohan has had major difficulty with her probation and repeated problems with alcohol.I wish her the best in her recovery. However, Ms. Lohan’s problems illustrate some issues that arise in Tennessee drunk driving cases (DUI).
One question frequently asked question is whether one should go to rehab after
This could be one of the severe effects of alcohol on the human body.However , I ran across a chart which spells out the effects of alcohol on the human body.
| Progressive effects of alcohol | ||
|---|---|---|
| BAC (% by vol.) | Behavior | Impairment |
| 0.010–0.029 |
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Can you consent to a police search of your car or home under Tennessee law.The answer is yes.
Consent is a well recognized exception to the search warrant requirements of both Article I section 7 of the Tennessee Constitution and the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution. The key is a valid consent
What is a aggravated vehicular homicide charge in Tennessee ? Most criminal charges have elements or components of what it takes to be convicted. Here is the jury charge of aggravated vehicular homicide ;
T.P.I. — CRIM. 7.11
AGGRAVATED VEHICULAR HOMICIDE
Members of the Jury, you have found the defendant guilty beyond
Identifying who committed the crime is one element of proof in most criminal cases. There are several different methods of identification. First , the person knows the accused. Second , the police may use a lineup or show up to identify a defendant, Third , the defendant may be identified in open court by
Tennessee ‘s new bail bond laws on DUI second offenses and greater goes into effect on January 1 , 2011. Tomorrow , I am presenting a webinar for the Tennessee Bar Association on the new DUI bail bond laws as well as tips on how to lower a bail bond. I will be answering questions on the
I ran across " The Right to Present a Defense" by Mark Mahoney. You can download the article on the link. It’s a great resource for criminal defense lawyers in Tennessee. Thanks to the law criminal defense of for the tip.
I thought the book cover of " To Kill a Mockingbird" was a