Many professionals in Tennessee do not realize that a DUI charge can affect far more than their driving privileges. For individuals holding professional licenses in healthcare, law, real estate, finance, education, and other regulated fields, a DUI arrest or conviction may trigger additional consequences that threaten their ability to continue working in their chosen profession.
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When the authorities decide to impound your car after a DUI arrest, you need to know what to expect. It is important to remember that every case is different with its own set of circumstances.
View PostIn Tennessee, many drivers wonder whether they can still refuse a breath or blood test when an officer suspects impairment. The short answer is that you generally retain the right to refuse, but doing so can trigger serious legal and administrative consequences under the state’s implied‑consent system. Understanding how that system works can help drivers recognize the trade‑offs before deciding how to respond during a DUI stop.
View PostCar accidents happen every day, but when police turn serious crashes into criminal investigations, everything changes. What starts as a collision becomes potential felonies such as DUI charges, vehicular homicide, and leaving the scene, all of which threaten your freedom, license, and future. Here's what Tennessee drivers need to know when an accident requires criminal defense.
View PostCatalytic converter theft has exploded across the country in recent years, and Tennessee has been no exception. In response, lawmakers have strengthened state law so that many catalytic converter theft cases are now treated much more seriously, including as felonies in a growing number of situations. For vehicle owners and for anyone who may face charges, understanding what the law does and how it works in practice is important.
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 PostThe 4th of July is a time to enjoy fireworks, cookouts, and time with family and friends, but it’s also a holiday when DUI arrests spike across Tennessee. At Hagar and Phillips, we want to remind everyone to celebrate responsibly and understand the serious consequences of impaired driving.
View PostWhat overriding standard do Tennessee courts use in determining child custody? Learn more about child custody.
View PostAfter a divorce between two parents, custody over the children is a complicated process. In addition to ensuring you have the proper family law representation, all of your documents and information in order, and coming to an agreed-upon solution, you also uphold a parenting schedule, child support payments, and so much more.
View PostFinding the right legal representation can be a daunting task. This guide offers some key considerations in the process.
View PostCollege should be about classes, friendships, and new opportunities not court dates and criminal records. Yet in Tennessee, a single mistake can threaten a student’s education, housing, scholarships, and future career. At Hagar & Phillips Law Firm in Lebanon, Tennessee, we help college students and their families understand what’s at stake and how to protect a hard‑won future.
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