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2024 Tennessee Law Presumes Opioid Impairment With Antagonist

Steve Oberman December 10, 2024 No Comments

As of July 1, 2024, a person who was administered an opioid antagonist is presumed to be impaired while driving for the next 24 hours.

Democrat official charged with DUI asked arresting officer crude question: Police

DUI News Staff Writer November 16, 2024 No Comments

Source: foxnews.com A Democratic official made repeated impolite comments about an officer’s genitals during a drunken driving arrest, according to the Chicago police. Democratic Board of

Ohio Bus Driver Files Lawsuits Based on DUI Arrest

Shawn Dominy November 12, 2024 No Comments

Bobbi Shaffer was a professional driver. She drove a school bus, and she drove for DoorDash. After she was arrested for DUI (called ‘OVI’ in

Ohio Supreme Court Decides Constitutionality of Prolonged Traffic Stop

Shawn Dominy October 18, 2024 No Comments

Suppose a police officer has a valid reason to stop a vehicle. As the officer approaches the vehicle, the officer realizes the reason for stopping

Substance Abuse Treatment Jail Credit for Tennessee DUI Second-Offenders

Steve Oberman October 16, 2024 No Comments

Some of my clients ask me how they may avoid spending so much time in jail for a second offense in the event they are

Understanding Ohio License Suspensions for DUI/OVI

Shawn Dominy September 13, 2024 No Comments

The Statehouse News Bureau reported the efforts of the Ohio legislature to overhaul driver’s license suspensions. Legislation passed by the Ohio Senate aims to reduce

Officer Sued for Arresting Sober Driver

Steve Oberman August 26, 2024 No Comments

Field sobriety tests are not always correct in determining if someone is under the influence of an intoxicant. Due in part to lack of proper

Villager to lose driver’s license after golf cart DUI arrest

DUI News Staff Writer August 26, 2024 No Comments

Source: www.villages-news.com A Villager will lose his driver’s license as the result of a golf cart drunk driving arrest. Thomas John Allen, 62, who lives

Ohio’s Message to Drivers About Marijuana OVI

Shawn Dominy August 15, 2024 No Comments

With Ohio marijuana dispensaries beginning operations last week, the Ohio State Highway Patrol has a message for drivers. The message, as reported by News 5

Are DWI Laws in Texas Tough? What Should I Expect?

Mimi Coffey July 31, 2024 No Comments

DWI laws in Texas are stringent, aiming to deter and penalize individuals who operate vehicles while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs, thereby posing a significant

Access to Your DWI Defense Lawyer

Mimi Coffey July 24, 2024 No Comments

RULES TO KEEP IN MIND FOR ACCESS TO YOUR DWI DEFENSE LAWYER: The Coffey Firm’s office hours are 8:30 to 5:30 Monday through Friday (except

New Tennessee DUI Law for Narcan Patients

Steve Oberman June 25, 2024 No Comments

As of July 1, 2024, the “Ben Kredich Act” goes into effect in Tennessee. This law, which has not yet been assigned a statute number

Employment Effects of DUI/OVI in Ohio

Shawn Dominy June 22, 2024 No Comments

News stories frequently report that a high-profile person lost employment due to a DUI (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio) conviction or arrest. The latest story in

“Florida Man” arrested for Shopping Scooter DUI!

David Katz June 14, 2024 No Comments

Can you be arrested for DUI on a shopping scooter? Florida Man stories abound and provide lots of entertainment for people around the country. In

How a Tennessee First Offense DUI Becomes a Felony

Steve Oberman June 7, 2024 No Comments

According to a new law, 2024 Tennessee Public Chapter 987, any person who commits a first (or subsequent) offense of Driving Under the Influence (DUI)