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If you are operating a passenger vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or greater in Tennessee, you will be charged with a DUI. If you have multiple DUIs, your chances of going to jail increase substantially, with...

Running from the cops, known as evading or resisting arrest, is a serious offense under Tennessee law. The Tennessee Code defines evading arrest as intentionally concealing yourself or fleeing from a police officer in a motor vehicle during an arrest....

If you have been accused of physically assaulting or verbally abusing a family or household member, you may be charged with domestic violence, also known as domestic assault. Tennessee does allow certain defendants to avoid a conviction on their record...

While most of us think of a DUI (driving under the influence) charge as stemming from alcohol use, taking prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) drugs can also lead to a DUI charge. A DUI charge can be imposed anytime a person...

An alternative to jail, probation allows you to remain within the community but requires you to report regularly to a probation officer. In Tennessee, probation is often available for misdemeanors and less serious felonies. If you are a first-time offender,...

According to Tennessee law, assault is defined as causing someone bodily injury, placing them in fear of bodily injury, or touching someone in an extremely offensive or provocative manner. In some situations, assault victims may choose to have a restraining...

Reckless endangerment is defined as any conduct that places another person in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death. While a conviction comes with potential jail time, fines, and a criminal record, you may also experience damage to your...

Someone who intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another person will be charged with assault in Tennessee. If you do assault someone during a bar fight, criminal charges could be pressed against you. An assault charge will not...

How to Choose the Right DUI Lawyer in Tennessee: Key Questions to Ask Posted: January 22, 2026 A DUI arrest in Tennessee triggers serious consequences that demand skilled legal representation. Knowing how to choose the right DUI lawyer can mean...

An underage drinking while under the influence (DUI) conviction can have long-term effects on college admissions, scholarships, job opportunities, and military eligibility. At Beasley Law Criminal Defense Attorneys, our trial-tested Nashville DUI defense attorneys fight to protect young clients from...