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 […]
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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 […]
This case was extremely difficult to watch Rachel go through. Some cases will stick with an attorney forever. This is definitely one of those. Mr. Brock spent over 14 months working on her case and although he is glad she was finally released, he wishes it wouldn’t have taken so long given the facts. We […]
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a criminal offense, and it’s the one that can most often affect driving privileges in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Very often, people fail to realize that they may eventually lose their driving privileges altogether as a result of getting a criminal charge. Here are a few of the relevant legal provisions, as well as the […]
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 […]
When someone is arrested based on criminal charges in Chattanooga, it means the police have some evidence that they violated the law. It does not mean that they are guilty of a crime. Unless the arrested manages to prove that the evidence is circumstantial, inconclusive, or insufficient, it could all end with a conviction, a […]
Every June for the past 16 years, people from all across the country head to the little town of Manchester, Tennessee for what has become one of the biggest music festivals in the country. The annual attendance of Bonnaroo hovers between 43,000 and 75,000 concert goers. Manchester is only 60 miles southeast of Nashville and […]