DUI

Whether you’re facing drug charges, DUI accusations, or another type of criminal charge in Tennessee, there may be a point during this process when you are offered a plea deal. Plea deals may offer benefits to the prosecution and the accused, but they do come with strings attached. Before you make any decisions that could…

Have you or a loved one been injured in a Sevierville drunk driving accident? At Delius, McKenzie & McCarter, we understand what you’re going through. We know you’re likely struggling with serious injuries, mounting medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress – all because someone made the decision to drive under the influence of alcohol…

Commercial truck drivers can lose their right to drive if they are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Tennessee. Under state law, all drivers can be convicted of a DUI offense if their blood alcohol content (BAC) level is .08 or more. Being convicted of a DUI will also impact a person’s driving…

When most people think of a DUI, they assume it’s handled at the state level. In most cases, they’re right – state laws govern the majority of DUI charges, with penalties like license suspension, fines, or even jail time. However, did you know that under certain circumstances, a DUI can be a federal crime? If…

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense no matter what, but when it happens in a national state park, the legal consequences can be even more complicated. Understanding federal DUI charges DUIs in national parks or on other federally-owned land – like military bases, national monuments, or government facilities – typically fall under…

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…

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…

Although you may have been under the impression that your child was close to perfect and would never be charged with a DUI, it is important to realize that everyone makes mistakes at some point in their lives, especially during their adolescent and teenage years. You may have spent a great deal of time teaching…

If you have a DUI conviction in Tennessee, you will have to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in your vehicle. The purpose of the IID is to ensure sober driving and minimize the risk of repeat offenses. Sevierville drivers with one of these alcohol detection devices in their vehicle should understand the penalties associated…

The government has the duty to prove any driving under the influence charges against you beyond a reasonable doubt. You are not required to say anything. The prosecution must present evidence to show that you committed each element of a Tennessee DUI charge. In most DUI cases, the police officer who stopped you, observed you,…