Nashville Criminal Attorney Blog

Yes.  In Tennessee, you can actually LOSE YOUR VEHICLE for Driving Under the Influence.  The requirements are very specific.  If you are convicted of two DUI offenses, that occurred within 5 years of each other, and one of them was committed on or after January 1, 1997, your vehicle is subject to forfeiture. One of…

These are the penalties for DUI in Tennessee.

The short answer to this question (which we get alot, actually) is “no”. Just because you blew over the legal limit, or maybe you did poorly on the Field Sobriety Tests doesn’t mean that you will be convicted of DUI. But, you MUST hire an experienced DUI attorney immediately. There are so many things that…

Can I legally record a police encounter? I get the question alot, and believe it or not in some jurisdictions my answer used to be different. But now, generally speaking, it is legal to record a police encounter in every state in the United States, unless it would interfere with an investigation (hard to prove)…

First, do NOT ignore it. It will not go away. We get clients with outstanding warrants against them all the time. Here, we handle it swiftly and efficeintly for all involved. You will need assistance in getting booked, and acquiring a bond by way of the magistrate. Finally, we will also coordinate the court appearances…

“I left the scene of an accident last night, and don’t know what to do.” I get this call all the time. Usually because someone got scared and left the scene of an accident, either leaving their car on the scene because of damage, or driving away and going home or to a safe location.…

Prominent Nashville Attorney David Ridings is running for General Sessions Judge in Davidson County! Becoming a judge is not just the next step in his career. It’s his calling. Mr. Ridings has prepared his entire life to fill the role of a judge. He has experience working on every side of the legal system. He…

Attorney David Ridings recently received advanced level training on how to use medical information from DUI cases in order to obtain successful results in court. This training was given by the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, a professional legal organization that specializes in providing its members with valuable resources and tools to greatly benefit…

Meet Our Nashville Criminal Defense Attorney Want to know more about the former police officer who now fights to defend the accused? Read on! For more information contact us today at the Ridings Law Group, P.C.

As a former police officer, Attorney David Ridings knows a defense attorney’s dozen do’s! What you should do if you’re stopped by the police… 1. Be polite and respectful. Do not swear or become belligerent to a police officer.2. Stay in control of your words, body language and emotions.3. Do not argue with the police.4.…