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Penalties for a DUI

There are a variety of penalties for a DUI in Tennessee. Your past record, level of intoxication and circumstances of your arrest all carry with them various factors related to your potential punishment. This is a brief overview of what you can expect if you are found guilty of a DUI within the State of [...]

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DUI Arrest, What Should I Do?

If you are pulled over for a potential DUI, there are some things you should certainly remember. Be courteous to the officer. Remember, he is just doing his job. The more pleasant you are, the more pleasant a potential unpleasant experience will be. Keep communication to a minimum. Answer questions directly and clearly. If you [...]

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It’s Never Too Long . . .

Keep in mind, there are some crimes where the statute of limitations never runs. Among these is murder Edward McGee, 61, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Deborah Ray and was sentenced to 20 years in prison by Judge Robert Crigler. McGee entered the plea on Monday. McGee has already served more [...]

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Legal Obligations When Questioned By the Police

I had this come up with someone who approached me asking advice a couple days ago. There was an ongoing investigation into a theft. He was a paramedic who responded to a distress call at a residence. He duly noted, as required by the procedure manual, that there were no additional belongings with the individual [...]

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