It Makes Sense To Fight Drunk Driving Charges
If you have been charged with drunk driving (DUI/DWI) in Tennessee, the defense attorneys at Boston, Holt & Durham, PLLC, are here to protect your rights, your driver’s license and your freedom. We provide experienced criminal defense representation to clients in Lawrenceburg and throughout the surrounding areas.
In Tennessee, the consequences of a DUI conviction are harsh, including the following penalties:
Fine | Jail Time | License Suspension | |
First offense | $350 to $1,500 | 48 hours-11 months, 29 days | One year |
Second offense | $600 to $3,500 | 45 days-11 months, 29 days | Two years |
Third offense | $1,100 to $10,000 | 120 days-11 months, 29 days | Six years |
There are other consequences to a conviction, including surcharges, increased insurance rates and potential forfeiture of your vehicle. The conviction can also hurt your employment prospects and result in the loss of your professional license.
Remember, however, you are innocent until proven guilty in the eyes of the law. An experienced DUI defense lawyer can protect your rights and challenge the state’s case against you.
Our DUI defense attorneys aggressively scrutinize all elements of DUI cases, including the stop, the arrest, the field sobriety tests, and the chemical breath and blood tests. We know how to identify and expose unlawful police tactics that can get DUI evidence thrown out.
Talk To A Defense Lawyer Who Can Protect Your Rights
Before talking to the police or anyone else about your DUI charge, talk to a criminal defense attorney who knows the law and can protect your rights. Call bhd today at 931-201-9452, or contact us online to arrange your free initial consultation.