Hagar & Phillips, Attorneys at Law, PLLC, is pleased to announce that Hope Ford has officially joined the firm as an attorney following her admission to the Tennessee Bar. Ford’s transition to attorney marks a significant expansion for the firm, which will now bolster its legal services in the areas of criminal defense and DUI representation for clients in Wilson County and surrounding areas.
View PostAccidents involving 18-wheelers are often catastrophic due to the size and weight of these commercial vehicles. The aftermath of a crash involving a semi-truck can be overwhelming, especially when injuries are severe or fatalities occur. If you’ve been involved in an 18-wheeler accident, it’s essential to know how to protect your rights.
View PostCinco de Mayo is a time to celebrate with friends, enjoy good food, and maybe raise a glass, but it’s also a time when law enforcement increases DUI patrols and checkpoints across Tennessee.
View PostA DUI charge in Tennessee is more than a traffic offense. It’s a serious criminal matter that can impact your freedom, finances, and future. Whether it’s your first arrest or a repeat offense, understanding your rights is essential.
View PostIn Tennessee, the concept of implied consent plays a crucial role in the enforcement of DUI laws. But what does it actually mean? Essentially, implied consent refers to the automatic agreement that drivers make by the mere act of driving on Tennessee roads. This agreement is to submit to blood alcohol content (BAC) tests if law enforcement suspects them of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It's a legal framework designed to facilitate the process of identifying and penalizing impaired drivers.
View PostDriving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in Tennessee, and law enforcement agencies use various methods to enforce DUI laws, including the use of DUI checkpoints.
View PostPhysical control in a DUI case means that the defendant has the likely means to operate the vehicle even if he or she was not actually driving the vehicle at the time that they were stopped by the police. Learn More.
View PostIn Tennessee, driving under the influence (DUI) is a crime in which a person drives or is in “physical control” of a vehicle on any street or road while impaired. A blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or more carries a presumption in Tennessee that the driver was impaired.
View PostThe Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects you from unreasonable search and seizure activities. In addition, the Supreme Court has ruled about the “plain view doctrine.” What is this, and what does it mean to you?
View PostLaws on the road are heavily enforced in order to decrease accidents and fatalities due to drivers who are under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. But are you aware that you can get a DUI (or rather, BUI) in the water?
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