Heads up on Hamilton and surrounding county roadblocks this month. The first one is tomorrow May 11. Always wear your seatbelt and keep your driver’s license on your person. Get a designated driver if you are drinking. One drink rarely happens folks! For the full list, click here.
Category Archives: DUI
The Tennessee Highway Patrol announced early this morning that they will be ramping up their presence across the state during Cinco de Mayo. THP Col. Tracy Trott says there will be more patrols and specialized traffic safety enforcement beginning at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday and concluding at midnight Wednesday. Remember, having an alcoholic beverage and then […]
Mr. Brock was featured by the Hamilton County Herald as part of a series profiling local Chattanooga, TN attorneys. Below is the article in full. The solo practitioner is a unique breed in the practice of law. Rather than becoming a smaller member of a larger body, he’s on his own in a way no other attorney is. He’s a […]
Matt Brock Law is pleased to announce that Mr. Brock has earned a 2015 Clients’ Choice Award on Avvo, Inc. Recipients of this recognition must accumulate frequent and outstanding client reviews submitted to their Avvo profile. Avvo, Inc. is one of the most prominent and trusted legal directories in the county and is committed to […]
If you are arrested for a DUI in Tennessee, the consequences can be life-altering. You could lose your license, face significant fines, and even spend time in jail. It is essential to do things right, avoid making mistakes and be prepared for what’s going to come next. Today, we’ll discuss what you should do and what […]
The definition for DUI in Tennessee is in section 55-10-401 of the Tennessee Code. This code makes it illegal to drive under the influence of any intoxicant that impairs a driver’s ability to operate the vehicle safely. While this code does not articulate an objective means of deciding whether or not a driver is legally impaired due […]
On February 6, 2018, the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals issued a landmark decision for DUI cases that involve blood and breath tests throughout the State of Tennessee. The Court held that the collection of a $250.00 fee in DUI cases where a breath or blood test is taken and a conviction is obtained, is […]
A recent article in the Times Free Press noted that Tennessee DUI arrests spiked in 2014, specifically in Chattanooga. The conviction rate on the cases that have reached disposition was an alarming 88%. Driving Under the Influence convictions have serious minimum penalties for first time offenders; 48 hours in jail, loss of license for 1 year, 3 public work […]