Can a DUI Cost You a Job in Law Enforcement?
In a word, probably. Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs certainly has the potential to affect your job in law enforcement or other related career prospects. There are a multitude of ways one decision can have a major ripple effect throughout your future. A DUI or DWI can not only derail your…
Read MoreDefenses When You’re Allegedly “Caught on Camera”
These days, technology is seemingly used everywhere to make identifications. There are cameras at intersections that take photographs of your car. There are cameras at the entrances of many stores, offices, and other buildings. Many of these buildings even have cameras throughout their premises. Many homeowners install security cameras. Virtually every smartphone comes with a…
Read MoreCan You Sue if You’re Injured in a Bar Fight?
Bar fights are not an anomaly. They are so common that almost every Western and movie (or TV program) features at least one. While anything such as a sports game, a card game, an insult, or another person can trigger a fight, the common cause of most fights is the effects of being intoxicated. According…
Read MoreWill a Portable Alcohol Monitor Help Me Avoid Jail After a DUI in Tennessee?
Generally, anyone in Tennessee who is convicted of a DUI will be sentenced to serve some amount of jail time. As a condition of the defendant’s release after that minimum time has been served, the judge can order that the defendant be released on probation, provided that certain conditions are met. Those conditions generally include…
Read MoreHow Car Accidents Lead to Traumatic Brain Injuries
Car accidents cause many different types of catastrophic and serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and head trauma. The faster the cars involved in a crash are traveling and the more direct the impact, the more likely a driver, passenger, or anyone outside the vehicle is to suffer a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).…
Read MoreWhy Am I Struggling to Find a Lawyer to Take My Injury Case?
If you were injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident, you have the right to hold the driver who caused the accident accountable for your injuries. If a defective product caused your injuries, you have the right to file a claim against the manufacturer of the product. If you were injured while on the…
Read MoreThe Role of DNA Evidence in Criminal Defense Cases
The criminal justice system is far from perfect, and it can have real world consequences. Wrongful convictions cost defendants their freedom, their reputation, their ability to earn a living, and possibly their lives. A wrongful conviction also affects the families of anyone who is wrongfully convicted. According to the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), an…
Read MoreWhat to Do When Another Driver Causes Your Car Accident But Didn’t Hit You
Most car accidents involve two cars that collide in head-on, broadside, or sideswipe collisions. Many multiple-car accidents involve chain reaction accidents where one car strikes a second car which strikes a third car – and so on. There are some accidents, though, that happen because one car driver’s negligence causes other vehicles to collide with…
Read MoreNew Criminal Laws That Go Into Effect in 2024
Several new criminal statutes become effective in 2024. At Delius, McKenzie & McCarter, our criminal defense lawyers understand the latest laws that may affect you in the event any criminal charges are filed against you. The Tennessean recently discussed some of these laws. Generally, statutes that are passed in Tennessee in 2023 become effective on…
Read MoreSerious Back and Spine Injuries from Car Accidents
When individuals are involved in car accidents, one of the first things that they may notice is back pain. This is usually because they sustained a back or spine injury, which are very common in any type of motor vehicle accident. Sometimes, back and spine injuries will heal quickly on their own with rest and…
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