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Pulled Over on I‑24: What Drivers Need to Know About Tennessee’s DUI “Implied Consent” Law in 2025
I-24 has become a hot spot for drunk‑driving enforcement. In the Tennessee Highway Patrol's spring 2025 “Operation 24” saturation patrol,...
Quinn Rodriguez
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Eyes on Every Exit: How Rutherford County’s New License Plate Readers (LPR's) Are Shaping Criminal Cases
On July 8th 2025 WGNS Radio reported that Murfreesboro quietly finished installing 20 high‑resolution license‑plate reader (LPR) cameras...
Quinn Rodriguez
3 min read


“Sober DUI” Transparency Law Now in Effect
Tennessee’s new Public Chapter 327 / HB 1274 is live today. The measure orders the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) to publish a yearly report that tracks every arrest for driving under the influence where no alcohol or other intoxicants are detected—often called a “sober DUI.”
Quinn Rodriguez
3 min read


Tennessee Child-Abuse & Neglect Charges—Standard vs. Aggravated, Penalties, and the Hidden DUI Trap
Child-abuse statutes are designed to protect the vulnerable, but they cast a wide net. A parent who falls asleep at the wheel after two beers with a toddler in the car may suddenly face the same felony exposure as a caregiver who breaks a child’s arm.
Quinn Rodriguez
3 min read


Probation-Violation Hearings in Tennessee: How They Start, What the Judge Can Do, and Why “Technical” vs. “New-Law” Matters
When a Tennessee judge places someone on probation, the sentence is suspended—not erased. If the defendant breaks the rules, the court can yank that suspension and send the person to jail or prison.
Quinn Rodriguez
3 min read


Domestic Assault in Tennessee: Definition, Penalties, Mandatory Programs, and Firearm Rules
Here is a brief explanation of domestic assault, the sentence ranges you may face, the conditions judges must (or may) impose, and why even a misdemeanor conviction can cost you your gun rights for life.
Quinn Rodriguez
3 min read


Orders of Protection in Tennessee: Eligibility, Process, Relief, and Penalties
An order of protection is a court order designed to stop violence, threats, or stalking. Many people can have these orders placed on them by friends or family.
Quinn Rodriguez
4 min read


Tennessee DUI Basics
An arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) can affect your freedom, your license, and your livelihood.
Quinn Rodriguez
3 min read


Effective Criminal Defense Strategies to Protect Your Rights
Being accused of a crime can be a daunting experience, but knowing your rights and having an effective criminal defense strategy in place...
Quinn Rodriguez
2 min read


Personal Injury Representation in Murfreesboro
When it comes to finding personal injury representation in Murfreesboro, look no further than Quinn Rodriguez Law PLLC. This legal...
Quinn Rodriguez
1 min read


Navigating Family Law
Navigating the intricate landscape of family law can be a challenging and emotional process. Whether you are facing divorce, child...
Quinn Rodriguez
2 min read
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