Johnson City, TN asked in DUI / DWI and Civil Rights for Tennessee

Q: Can u be arrstd4Dui when not in the vehicle? But tryn2get help4tryn2 kill their self got scared &went2the CCDC4help?

He got scared changed his mind he was off his mental meds cop tlkd2 him ask wat doing he was tryn2tellem when was told hands behind his back4a patdown4 thier safety cop cuffs him then 3-4all was assultin him@same time he's cuffed then in the garage it's on video slammed his face/head n2a file cabinet also breaking a rib in his mugshot the knots are so big in his face/4head etc u can see pump knots bulgn out. He was charged w/dui, no ins,& simple assualt1cop got a elbow2his nose&it's while 3more are all in a pile up beating the guy half to death so any1 cldve elbowed his nose But it DIDNT bleed brusie swell nothing while this man out of his mental meds went to jail after attempting suicide. And now they've got him n jail@ Carter Co AGAIN for evading/DoSL even tho he was a hr to hr na half away while my car was being chased then law hit it it was whoever was in it took off&the only descp the cop tryin2pull it over was tattoos on 4arms next day he gets lockdup4evadin1st son accsd me next.

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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Licensed in Tennessee

A: Yes, it happens alot. The LEO needs some evidence that the suspect was driving the vehicle earlier. Then he puts together his proof of intoxication, and he gets a Warrant for DUI. Your Friend needs a competent attorney to prepare for a thorough Preliminary Hearing.

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