Knoxville Attorney Explains 'Sober DUIs' and What to Do if It Happens to You

'Sober DUI' Arrests 4x Higher Than Previously Reported, Tennessee Bureau Of Investgation Admits

You'd think it would be pretty hard to miss nearly 2,000 wrongful arrests, but a spokesperson for the TBI really wants you to know it was just an oversight.

TBI admits undercounting sober DUI arrests by thousands in Tennessee

The TBI originally told WSMV4 Investigates that 609 people were arrested for DUI between 2017 and 2023 whose blood work later showed they had neither alcohol nor drugs in their system. The agency clarified those numbers Tuesday, saying there were actually 2,218 cases during that period.

Knoxville Attorney explains 'Sober DUIs' and what to do if it happens to you

A new report from the TBI shows a troubling pattern emerging as some drivers face DUI charges despite testing negative for substances.

Hundreds arrested for DUI in TN with no alcohol detected

According to data released by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 419 people across Tennessee were arrested for driving under the influence in 2024 despite later blood tests showing no alcohol detected in their system: not trace amounts, not borderline results, none.

‘Nightmare of False Arrest’ Tennessee Police Makes 419 Sober DUI Arrests

Traffic Stop | iStock - Daria KulkovaDid you know that drivers can get a DUI, even if they’re sober? This sounds crazy, but it’s something people have been struggling with, especially in Tennessee. Police officers made 419 sober DUI arrests which is an increase from 45 during the previous year.  Tennessee police make 419 sober DUI arrests  Over the past few years, Tennessee police officers have made 2,500 sober DUI charges. Reportedly, the Tenne…