Dui Investigation Legal Concerns

Summary

In Tennessee, DUI laws apply equally to law enforcement and civilians. If a police chief covers up a DUI investigation, you can file a complaint with the police departments internal affairs or contact the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Legal advice may be necessary for civil or criminal action. If critical evidence is lost due to misconduct, consider reporting to the TBI and seeking legal counsel for potential civil action.

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What can you do if a police chief covers up a DUI investigation for a fellow officers family member
In Tennessee, if you suspect a police chief has covered up a DUI investigation, you can consider the following actions:
- File a complaint with the police department's internal affairs.
- Contact the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
- Consult a lawyer for potential civil or criminal action.
Do you have any more specific details or questions about the incident?
The police department in question lost critical evidence in case because of chief putting someone in charge that was under federal investigation
It sounds like a complex situation involving potential misconduct. Here are some steps you might consider:
- Report the issue to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI).
- File a formal complaint with the police department's internal affairs.
- Consider seeking legal advice for potential civil action.
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