Penalties for Not Complying with a Field Sobriety Test By: Joshua T. Crain – Attorney at Law | August 15, 2025 When an officer suspects a driver of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, one of the most common tools used in roadside investigations is the field sobriety test. These tests are designed…

What is an Aggravated DUI? By: Joshua T. Crain – Attorney at Law | July 06, 2025 A regular DUI charge in Tennessee is serious enough, but when certain aggravating factors are present, the charges become even more severe. An aggravated DUI represents a heightened form of driving under the influence that carries harsher penalties…

Can You Take a DUI Class Online in TN? By: Joshua T. Crain – Attorney at Law | April 24, 2025 After a DUI conviction in Tennessee, you might need to complete a “DUI class.” This is also called an “Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program” or “ADSAP.” Although this class might seem daunting, it…

How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record? By: Joshua T. Crain – Attorney at Law | April 05, 2025 Tennessee has some of the harshest DUI laws in the country. If you’re convicted of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Tennessee, it stays on your record for life. Drunk driving…

Can You Get a DUI While Parked in Tennessee? By: Joshua T. Crain – Attorney at Law | March 01, 2025 The short answer: Yes, you can get a DUI while responsibly parked in Tennessee, even without the engine running. This has to do with the specific wording of Tennessee’s driving under the influence statute,…

Can You Get A DUI Driving A Boat/Bicycle By: Joshua T. Crain – Attorney at Law | January 19, 2025 Yes, you can be charged with DUI (driving under the influence), specifically BUI (boating under the influence), if you operate a boat while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. On the other hand, you…

Can an Underaged DUI Be Expunged in TN? By: Joshua T. Crain – Attorney at Law | December 09, 2024 The matter of whether an underaged driving under the influence (DUI) conviction can be expunged in the State of Tennessee is complicated but worthy of careful consideration. Your child has their entire future stretching out…

Can A DUI Be Expunged? By: Joshua T. Crain – Attorney at Law | November 22, 2024 No. Tennessee law does not allow the expungement of DUI convictions. This means that a DUI conviction will stay on your criminal and driving records for life. You can only erase from your record a DUI charge by…

Can a DUI affect employment in TN? By: Joshua T. Crain – Attorney at Law | October 22, 2024 Yes. A DUI can affect employment in TN. This is especially true if you are convicted of DUI because you cannot erase or expunge a DUI conviction in Tennessee. On the other hand, you can have…

What if Someone Refuses a Breathalyzer? By: Joshua T. Crain – Attorney at Law | September 22, 2024 Tennessee is considered one of the worst states when it comes to drunk driving offenses, ranking 12th in the United States. With drunk driving becoming a growing concern in the Volunteer State, police officers are vigilant to…