Showing posts with label Tennessee Criminal Defense Lawyers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tennessee Criminal Defense Lawyers. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Nashville DUI Lawyer

are unique in the sense that  it is one of the few misdemeanors that are heavily prosecuted.  Typically, DUI charges arise from poor judgment, but nonetheless they are considered serious crimes.  However, police officers in make mistakes while doing their job in .  Mistakes can arise with respect to the reason you were stopped, administration of field sobriety tests, chemical tests to determine your blood alcohol concentration, etc.  At ,  and his team works hard to ensure all the circumstances surrounding your DUI arrest are examined in order to achieve the best outcome for your situation.

The penalties for even a first offense are harsh. A carries the following punishment:

  • Mandatory Minimum of 48 hours in jail (If BAC greater than .20, mandatory 7 days in jail)
  • Maximum $1,500 Fine
  • Loss of drivers license for one year
  • Community Service
  • Ignition Interlock Mandatory with BAC greater than .08

With said and while strives to have every DUI case dismissed or reduced to reckless driving or reckless endangerment, there are several options available to allow you to drive while your license is suspended. Restricted licenses permit you to travel to and from work, school, and certain other functions. In most cases, installation of the ignition interlock device would permit you to drive anywhere at anytime, however requires you to blow into the machine prior to starting your vehicle each time. In 2013, was amended yet again to require anyone whose blood alcohol concentration is over .08 to have ignition interlock installed in their vehicles in order to obtain a restricted drivers’ license from the Department of Safety.  can help you obtain such a license if you are convicted or plea to a .

Perhaps the most common misconception about a .  Jason Barnette examines each DUI case on its own facts.  Each district attorney will weigh certain factors when determining their offer.  Each judicial district in is different in terms of procedure and if they will even offer reductions.  Our job at as experienced is to analyze your case, identify the best defense and present the factor which weighs most heavily in your favor.

Do not be naïve and attempt to handle a DUI charge in middle Tennessee without an skilled .  Often there are issues which arise with cases that non-attorneys would never recognize. The law regarding are complex. Obtaining a proper analysis is important in any legal matter and it is imperative in a scenario where you could face jail time. There are many aspects of a DUI arrest in Tennessee which require careful analysis both from a factual standpoint and legal standpoint. Our offers free consultations for all and surrounding counties.

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Sunday, March 28, 2010

Nashville Criminal Defense Lawyers

are similar to the DUI laws of most jurisdictions.  However, is one of the few crimes for which an individual can be convicted solely on the testimony of an arresting officer. While most are classified as misdemeanors, a conviction for a fourth offense is a felony.  Moreover, the penalties for are much more severe than in most jurisdictions.  This is why it is imperative that if you are charged and arrested for a DUI in the that you retain a skilled .

Tennessee DUI law essentially requires the District Attorney General’s Office to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the person was (1) operating or in physical control of (2) a motor vehicle on (3) any public road, highway, alley, parking lot, or any other premises generally frequented by the public while (4) under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or with a blood alcohol content, or BAC, of .08% or higher.

A professional such as those at typically attack elements one, three and four.  However, an officer must first have probable cause to make an arrest for DUI.  Even if probable cause is found for the arrest, element four can often be difficult to prove.

A can punch holes in the way in which field sobriety tests were performed and how a BAC test was performed as well.  At we do this frequently and successfully in Davidson, Dickson, Rutherford, Wilson, and Williamson Counties as well as throughout Tennessee.

The implications of failing to retain an can be catastrophic.  Upon conviction for First Offence DUI in Tennessee, a person is subject to a maximum sentence of 11 months, 29 days, with a minimum of 48 hours in jail, or a minimum of 7 days in jail if, at the time of the offense, the defendant's blood alcohol level was .20% or higher.  Tennessee DUI laws for merely first offense also require a minimum $350.00 fine and court costs, the loss of your drivers license for a period of one year and enrollment in a court approved victim impact panel as well as DUI classes. Penalties for a second or subsequent conviction of DUI increase dramatically. On a second or subsequent offense, the vehicle used in the offense is subject to forfeiture.  A fourth or subsequent conviction of DUI is classified as a Felony.

If you’ve been charged with a DUI in Tennessee, please contact the at by visiting http://www.barnettelawoffices.com or calling 615-585-2245.

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