What if My Constitutional Rights Were Violated?
Andrew Beasley
Andrew Beasley
October 10, 2025
As Americans, we have certain rights that are provided to us in the U.S. Constitution. Many of these provide us protection if we are ever criminally prosecuted. If your constitutional rights were violated, this may be used as a defense...
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Will I Go to Jail for a Second or Third DUI in Nashville?
Andrew Beasley
Andrew Beasley
October 3, 2025
If you are operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or greater, then you will be found driving under the influence in Tennessee. Driving under the influence, or a DUI conviction, is punished severely, including...
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What Should You Do if a Cop Thinks Your License is Fake?
Andrew Beasley
Andrew Beasley
October 1, 2025
There is no denying that people have been using fake forms of ID for years. Police officers have been cracking down on fake IDs recently, even to the point of suspecting that legitimate forms of identification are falsified. If you...
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How Much Do You Have to Drink to Be Publicly Intoxicated?
Andrew Beasley
Andrew Beasley
September 25, 2025
Even though Tennessee law is clear when it comes to driving impaired, with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or greater being considered driving under the influence, the same delineation does not apply to public intoxication. If you are...
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Can I Be Charged with Drug Possession if The Drugs Weren’t Physically On Me?
Andrew Beasley
Andrew Beasley
September 17, 2025
If you are charged with drug possession, you may be facing significant jail time and steep fines. Most people assume that to be charged with drug possession, the drugs must physically be on them. This is not true, and in...
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What are the Potential Consequences of a Drug Possession Charge in Nashville?
Andrew Beasley
Andrew Beasley
September 10, 2025
Possession of a controlled substance in Nashville can come with severe penalties, including extensive prison time and hefty fines. The penalties will vary based on the type of substance in your possession, the quantity, if you have a prior record,...
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How Long Does a DUI Stay on My Record in Tennessee?
Andrew Beasley
Andrew Beasley
September 3, 2025
If you have ever been convicted of a DUI in Tennessee, you likely had to deal with harsh penalties, even for a first offense. If you qualify for a restricted license, then you are permitted to drive to school, work,...
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Can You Get a DUI as a Passenger?
Andrew Beasley
Andrew Beasley
August 28, 2025
If you are found operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or greater in Tennessee, you will be charged with a DUI. Prosecutors must prove certain elements to charge someone with a DUI. In Tennessee,...
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Refusing a Sobriety Test
Andrew Beasley
Andrew Beasley
August 22, 2025
Under the state’s implied consent law, you must consent to breath, blood, or urine testing if an officer has reason to believe that you are driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. A first-time refusal is subject to a...
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Steps to Take If You Have Your License Suspended
Andrew Beasley
Andrew Beasley
August 16, 2025
For a first DUI offense in Tennessee, your license will be suspended for one year, with subsequent offenses resulting in lengthier suspension periods. Given that you need to drive to work or drive your kids to school, having your driving...
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