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DUI by Prescription Drugs

Steve Oberman November 2, 2016 No Comments

During your next visit to your doctor, she prescribes a muscle relaxer, or a “nerve pill” or cough syrup (your choice). You stop by the

Tennessee Repeals New Underage DWI Law

Steve Oberman September 20, 2016 No Comments

July 1, 2016 was a highly anticipated day for many in Tennessee: for the very first time, wine was available for purchase in grocery stores.

An Alcohol Monitoring…Tattoo?

Steve Oberman August 12, 2016 No Comments

As DUI defense practitioners are well aware, a transdermal monitoring device such as a “SCRAM” device (a Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring Device) is a

Tennessee Increases Jail Time for DUI Offenders with Six or More Convictions

Steve Oberman June 6, 2016 No Comments

Tennessee is again increasing penalties for multiple DUI offenders.[1] The 2016 Tennessee General Assembly amended Tennessee Code Annotated §55-10-402 to penalize more severely those who

Some Say Hindsight is 20/20 — Can the Same Be Said for Body Cameras?

Steve Oberman August 8, 2015 No Comments

Across our country police officers are using body cameras to videotape arrests. ABC News posted an article discussing the advantages and disadvantages of body camera

SCRAM part 2: It’s All Your Fault!

Mike Tillotson July 12, 2015 No Comments

SCRAM part 2: It’s All Your Fault! SCRAM stands for “Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor.” SCRAM measures alcohol that is eliminated through your skin. It

Why do I have to pay Virginia a “License Reinstatement Fee”?

Mike Tillotson May 7, 2015 No Comments

Why do I have to pay a !@#$%^&* Virginia “License Reinstatement Fee” when I don’t even have a Virginia License? We’ve had a ton of

Powdered Alcohol Set To Go On Sale This Summer? In Oklahoma?

John Hunsucker May 6, 2015 No Comments

A new formulation of alcohol in powdered form has apparently been approved by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. What this will

SCRAM: Before and After a DWI Conviction in Virginia?

Mike Tillotson March 23, 2015 No Comments

SCRAM – the Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor – is becoming more popular in Virginia courts both before and after trial. SCRAM is an alcohol tester

Felony DUI Law Coming to Colorado?

Rhidian Orr January 9, 2015 No Comments

Last year, Senate Democrats in Colorado killed a bill that would have made repeat DUI offenses a felony offense in Colorado, much to the surprise and chagrin of the