Meth Lab Found At Drug Rehab Center

You may have chosen the wrong rehab, when you discover that some of the patients used their room as a meth lab.
Read about this LaVergne, Tn crime at:

http://www.wsmv.com/news/24606051/detail.html

Jury Selection Interesting Law

Did you know:

TCA 22-3-104 permits either party in a lawsuit to challenge for cause a juror's qualification to serve if:
1) The juror is drunk;
2) The juror has been drunk during the term of the Court; or
3) The juror is a habitual drunkard.


That could make a voir dire interesting. Imagine asking: "Who, if anyone has been drunk during the last (fill in the term of the Court here)?"
Of course, you might want to wait until seven of your twelve jurors tell you they have had a DUI conviction in the past!

5th offender arrested driving lawnmower

At least he wasn't on a scooter. Read more at:


http://www.oakridger.com/highlight/x1028352296/Man-arrested-for-DUI-on-a-lawn-mower

Multiple DUI driver arrested on 49 cc Scooter

On Friday afternoon a Kingsport driver, Carson L Reed, with a revoked license and numerous prior DUI convictions was arrested driving a scooter on U.S. Highway 11W. He was going between 5 and 10 mph near the Allendale Mansion causing a traffic mess. Imagine the surprise if you were driving the speed limit of 45 or 55 and came up on this guy. Thanks goodness no cyclists or joggers ran him over!

Gallup Poll---Alcohol

Gallup's annual drinking poll indicates that 67% of U.S. adults drink alcohol, an increase over last year and the highest rate of alcohol consumption since 1985. The poll also showed that beer remains the most popular drink in the U.S., followed by wine and then liquor.

For your Friday morning enjoyment

No new significant appellate cases this week, so instead of reading law, watch the spiders!

15 years for Aggravated Vehicular Homicide in Monroe County

Eric Peterson, 41, of Tellico Plains, Tn has recieved a 15 year sentence. He killed his passenger, Angela Nichols when he lost control of his pick up, went down an embankment and slammed into a tree. Pederson had a .20 blood alcohol level and one prior DUI conviction from Rio Rancho, New Mexico in 1990. Jim Stutts prosecuted the case for the State.