Call For A Free Consultation
931.361.4477
Home
Firm Overview
Attorneys
Gregory P. Patton
Christopher J. Pittman
B. Nathan Hunt
Christopher G. Clark
Allison W. Jackson
Jeffrey W. Campbell
Theresa Schimmels
Cole Corder
Madeleine Kurtz
Macayla Heath
Family Law
Alimony
Businesses & Divorce
Child Custody & Visitation
Divorce
Domestic Mediation
Fathers' Rights
Grandparents' Rights
Military Divorce
Criminal Defense
White Collar Crimes
Assault & Battery
Child Pornography
Drug Crimes
Domestic Assault
Drug Possession & Delivery
DUI/DWI
Can You Beat A DUI?
Repeat Offender & Felony DUI
Sex Offenses
Sex Offender Registry
Statutory Rape & Sex With a Minor
Theft, Robbery & Burglary
Weapons Charges
Other Practice Areas
Business Law & Litigation
Business Formation
Estate Planning
Trusts & Conservatorships
Wills
Personal Injury
Auto & Truck Accidents
Probate & Estate Administration
Will Contests
Probate Litigation
Landlord/Tenant Disputes
Mediations
News & Articles
Blog
2022
May
April
March
February
January
2021
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
2020
December
November
October
August
July
May
April
March
February
January
2019
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
2018
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
2017
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
2016
December
November
October
July
2015
October
June
March
2014
December
September
August
July
June
February
January
2013
April
February
2012
July
2011
September
June
2010
February
January
2009
July
June
April
Contact Us
Call
Today
Email
Us
Our
Map
Menu
931.361.4477
Home
Firm Overview
Attorneys
Gregory P. Patton
Christopher J. Pittman
B. Nathan Hunt
Christopher G. Clark
Allison W. Jackson
Jeffrey W. Campbell
Theresa Schimmels
Cole Corder
Madeleine Kurtz
Macayla Heath
Family Law
Alimony
Businesses & Divorce
Child Custody & Visitation
Divorce
Domestic Mediation
Fathers' Rights
Grandparents' Rights
Military Divorce
Criminal Defense
White Collar Crimes
Assault & Battery
Child Pornography
Drug Crimes
Domestic Assault
Drug Possession & Delivery
DUI/DWI
Can You Beat A DUI?
Repeat Offender & Felony DUI
Sex Offenses
Sex Offender Registry
Statutory Rape & Sex With a Minor
Theft, Robbery & Burglary
Weapons Charges
Other Practice Areas
Business Law & Litigation
Business Formation
Estate Planning
Trusts & Conservatorships
Wills
Personal Injury
Auto & Truck Accidents
Probate & Estate Administration
Will Contests
Probate Litigation
Landlord/Tenant Disputes
Mediations
News & Articles
Blog
2022
May
Types of Restraining Orders in Tennessee
3 Effective Defenses Against Assault and Battery
April
I've Been Accused of Drug Possession. Now What?
Tennessee's Drug Paraphernalia Laws
March
Aggravated DUI in Tennessee
What Happens If a Refuse a Breath Test After a TN DUI Arrest?
Patton & Pittman would like to congratulate partner Chris Clark on another FULL ACQUITTAL by a jury at trial.
February
Tennessee Commercial DUI Laws
Tennessee Underage DUI Laws
January
Do I Need an Estate Plan?
How Can a Grandparent Gain Custody of a Child?
2021
December
When Should Families Seek a Conservatorship?
How Long Does a DUI Conviction Stay on Your Record?
November
The Consequences of a Drug Conviction in Tennessee
Do All Felonies in Tennessee Carry Prison Time?
October
Everything You Need to Know About Tennessee DUI Laws
Why Couples Struggle With Prenuptial Agreements
September
How Five Issues Could Derail Your Divorce
Can I Get in Trouble for Borrowing My Friend's Gun?
August
Qualifying for an Expungement in Tennessee
Understanding Domestic Assault Charges in Tennessee
July
Understanding Tennessee's Drug Paraphernalia Law
Community Property Trusts Can Provide Tax Savings Down the Road
June
How Can I End My Proxy Marriage?
Do I Need a Will If I Don't Have Many Assets?
May
What You Need to Know for a Smooth Military Related Divorce
Reality TV Personality Charged in Child Pornography Case
April
Can My Spouse Discharge Back Child Support in Bankruptcy?
What Happens if I Get into Bar Fight in Tennessee?
March
Penalties and Fines for Drug Charges in Tennessee
Rules for Establishing Legal Parental Rights for Unmarried Parents in Tennessee
February
Don't Forget: Marijuana is Still Illegal in Tennessee
Is Distracted Driving a Criminal Offense in Tennessee?
WARNING: We have received reports that the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is using a software program BANNED by the Federal
January
Can COVID Help or Hurt My Criminal Case?
The Difference Between Domestic & Aggravated Domestic Assault
How Threats Can Lead to Verbal Assault Charges
2020
December
What Household Objects Can Be Considered Drug Paraphernalia?
How Does an Ignition Interlock Device Work?
November
Can I Get Fired for Getting a DUI?
Expunging a Simple Possession Charge in Tennessee
October
How Long Does a DUI Charge Stay on My Record?
How Can I Defend Myself Against a Tennessee Weapons Charge?
August
When Should I Create a Will, and How Often Should I Update It?
What is a Conservatorship, and Can It be an Abusive Arrangement?
July
Could I Be Accused of a DUI for Using Legal Substances?
How Does the Law Define Domestic Violence?
May
Do I Have to Take a Breathalyzer Test?
Penalties of a Domestic Assault Conviction in Tennessee
April
Penalties for Weapons Charges in Tennessee
Common DUI Defense Strategies
March
Tips for Handling a DUI in Tennessee
Your Guide to Assault & Battery Laws in Tennessee
February
Understanding a Drug Paraphernalia Charge
Do I Have to Take a Field Sobriety Test?
January
What Are My Rights at a DUI Checkpoint?
2019
December
What Are a Father’s Rights in Tennessee?
Theft, Burglary & Robbery: Is There a Difference?
November
What Happens if You Are Charged with DUI More than Once?
What Are the Consequences of Simple Possession?
October
Top 5 Benefits of Mediation
Pet Trusts: Ensure Your Pet Is Always Taken Care Of
September
What Can I Do If My Tenant Breaches a Lease Agreement?
Types of Assault Charges in Tennessee
August
Can I Be Convicted of a Weapons Charge if I Carry a Knife?
What Is Considered Simple Drug Possession in Tennessee?
July
What Are the Penalties for a DUI in Tennessee?
What Happens When You Are Charged with Domestic Assault?
June
What Is a Conservatorship?
What Is Considered Robbery in Tennessee?
May
Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in Tennessee?
Possession of a Handgun While Under the Influence in TN
April
Is it Possible to Modify My Alimony Payments?
How Do I Get My Beer Permit?
Working Together: Co-Parenting After Divorce
March
Senate Bill 683 Targets Repeat DUI Offenders
When Can I Stop Paying Alimony?
February
Who Gets the Family Pet in a Tennessee Divorce?
Am I Eligible for Expungement in Tennessee?
January
Potential Consequences: What If This Isn’t My First DUI?
What is a White Collar Crime?
2018
December
What Are the Penalties for a DUI in Tennessee?
Domestic Violence & Child Custody: What Are My Options?
November
Who Gets the House in a Divorce?
How Can I Modify My Child Custody Agreement?
October
A Guide to DUI Checkpoints in Tennessee
Specialists, General Practitioners, and the Holistic Practice of Law
How Does Divorce Affect Military Benefits?
September
Unauthorized Firearms on Military Installations
Surviving the Holiday Season as a Co-Parent
Challenging a DUI Charge: Why You Need an Attorney
August
Labor Day Weekend DUIs
Modifying a Child Support Order
July
How to Bypass Probate Court
Another Murder Case Dismissed Without a Trial
Sexual Assault Penalties in Tennessee
June
DUI with Drugs: What You Need To Know
Understanding Grandparents' Rights in Tennessee
May
Protecting Your Business During a Divorce
How To Make Child Custody Plans This Summer
April
How Could Domestic Assault Charges Change Your Life?
What Are the Differences Between Theft, Robbery, & Burglary?
New Laws Give High Penalties for Poaching Big Game
March
What Are the Key Components in an Estate Plan?
How is Child Custody Determined in Tennessee?
February
Understanding Fathers’ Rights
How Could Dating During My Divorce Impact Me?
What To Know About Ft. Campbell's Juvenile Review Board
January
4 Consequences of Being Placed on the Sex Offender Registry
What is Mediation?
2017
December
What They Don't Tell You About Field Sobriety Tests
November
Do Misdemeanor Offenses Require an Attorney?
How Military Divorce Is Different Than Civilian Divorce
October
Pros and Cons of Prenuptial Agreements
Will My Child Be Tried in Juvenile or Adult Court?
September
Keep Your Divorce Off Social Media: Here's Why
August
Should I Move Out of the Family Home?
Will My Spouse Get Half of My Personal Bank Account?
July
How Military Deployment May Impact Child Custody & Visitation
What to Do After a DUI/DWI Arrest
June
Tennessee Divorce FAQ
Top 10 Questions About Child Custody
May
What Is Wasteful Dissipation of Marital Assets?
April
Child Custody Mistakes
March
What to Do If You Get Pulled Over for DUI
Talking to Your Children About Divorce
February
Traveling as a Sex Offender
January
Defense Strategies Commonly Used in Murder Cases
Fraud by Home Improvement Contractor
The Number One Reason People Divorce
2016
December
What Is Considered an Unlawful Search and Seizure?
Factors to Consider Before Filing for Divorce
November
How to Get a Divorce in Tennessee
Why Is It Important to Fight Charges for DUI?
Murder & White-Collar Cases Dismissed Without Trials
October
Helping Your Teen and Adult Children Cope with Divorce
Can I Get a Restraining Order Removed?
July
Dismissing Criminal Charges
Veterans Treatment Court
Trends In The Law: Alcohol and Drug Monitoring
2015
October
Patton & Pittman Hires New Associate
June
Patton & Pittman Moves to Larger Building
March
Chris Clark Recognized As Top 40 Under 0 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Tennessee
Chris Clark Recognized As One Of 10 Best DUI Attorneys In Tennessee Again
2014
December
Will a DUI Affect My Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?
Patton & Pittman Congratulates Nathan Hunt and Allison Winters for Service to Bar Association
September
Partner Chris Clark Joins Student Defend
August
Chris Clark Named To 10 best DUI Attorney List
July
Prostitution Sting Sheds Light on Human Trafficking in Clarksville, Tennessee
June
Run-A-Muck: A Small Business Success
Partner Chris Clark Chosen By AMGOA
February
New Website
January
Partner Chris Clark Obtains Lowered Bond in High-Profile Murder Case
It's The New Year: How Much Insurance Do You Have?
New Year's Resolution: Estate Planning
Nathan Hunt Elected President of the Montgomery County Bar Association
Attorney Pittman Speaks At Two CLE Programs In December of 2013
New Attorney Joins Patton & Pittman
2013
April
Chris Clark Secures a Not Guilty Verdict in Client's Second-Degree Murder Trial
February
Nathan Hunt Elected Vice President / President Elect of Montgomery County Bar Association
2012
July
Tennessee Greatly Expands Expungement Law by Chris Clark
2011
September
Nathan Hunt and Chris Clark Obtain Not Guilty Verdict in Rape Case
June
Etched in Cyber-stone: Communication in the Digital Age
2010
February
Nathan Hunt Obtains Not Guilty Verdict in Attempted Murder Case
January
Starting the New Year Out Right
2009
July
Social Networking - Legal Issues
June
Mediation
April
How much auto insurance do I need?
Do I really need a Will?
Welcome to the Patton & Pittman Blog
Contact Us
931.361.4477
December
100+ combined years serving Clarksville
Home
>
Blog
>
2017
>
December
Blog Posts in December, 2017
27
Dec
2017
What They Don't Tell You About Field Sobriety Tests
A field sobriety test consists of physical tasks that the person suspected of DUI will need to perform to prove that they are able to safely drive their vehicle. Field sobriety tests usually include making a person walk in a straight line or having them touch the tip of their finger to their nose while standing on one leg. Reciting the alphabet backwards is also another common field sobriety test. ...
Posted By
Patton & Pittman Attorneys
Continue Reading
Page
of 1