Articles Posted in DUI Defense

Introduction You see the flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror. Your heart drops. After a few standard questions, the officer asks you to step out of the car and says, “I need you to blow into this tube.” Panic sets in. If you refuse, do you automatically lose your license? If you agree, are…

Introduction You’re pulled over. The officer asks you to take a breath test. What happens if you refuse? Many people believe refusing a breathalyzer protects them. In Tennessee, that decision comes with serious consequences — and recent changes have made it even more important to understand. The Short Answer If you refuse a breath test…

Introduction If you’re pulled over and an officer asks you to step out of the car to perform field sobriety tests, what do you do? Most people assume they have no choice. That’s not entirely true. Understanding your rights in that moment can make a significant difference in your case. The Short Answer Yes —…

Introduction Tennessee has made significant changes to its implied consent law — and if you’re facing a DUI investigation, these changes matter. The penalties are now harsher, and a key legal loophole that once helped drivers has been closed by the legislature. If you don’t understand these changes, you could make a costly mistake. What…

Introduction When news broke that Tiger Woods was arrested for DUI, millions of people watched the bodycam footage. But most people missed the most important part. This wasn’t just a celebrity arrest — it was a textbook example of what not to do when dealing with police. And the same mistakes that hurt Tiger Woods…

Yes.  In Tennessee, you can actually LOSE YOUR VEHICLE for Driving Under the Influence.  The requirements are very specific.  If you are convicted of two DUI offenses, that occurred within 5 years of each other, and one of them was committed on or after January 1, 1997, your vehicle is subject to forfeiture. One of…

These are the penalties for DUI in Tennessee.

The short answer to this question (which we get alot, actually) is “no”. Just because you blew over the legal limit, or maybe you did poorly on the Field Sobriety Tests doesn’t mean that you will be convicted of DUI. But, you MUST hire an experienced DUI attorney immediately. There are so many things that…

Consuming alcoholic beverages as an adult (21yrs and older) is perfectly legal and socially acceptable. However there are legal limits to the amount of consumption and then operating a vehicle in the state of Tennessee. While a small amount of alcohol may be relaxing, too much can easily put you over the limit and you…

Avoid the Following Mistakes if Pulled Over for DUI 1. Assuming that with a breathalyzer or (BAC) blood alcohol test result is greater than .08, the case is lost. Attorney David Ridings can help you learn about the system before you make a judgment about the evidence. He has won countless cases that were “over the…