DUI Lawyer in Nashville, Murfreesboro & Columbia
If you have been pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in the state of Tennessee, you deserve every opportunity to defend yourself against the charges with the assistance of an experienced DUI lawyer.
DUI Meaning
Driving under the influence (DUI), commonly referred to as driving while impaired (DWI) or simply “drunk driving,” refers to operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content above the legal limit. The legal limit is set by statute and is supposedly the level at which a person cannot safely drive a motor vehicle.
Regardless of what you call it, driving under the influence is a criminal charge that can result in jail time, license suspension, and other serious consequences. An experienced DUI lawyer can help you explore your options for lessening the charges.
Implied Consent Law in TN
The State of Tennessee has an implied consent law. This means that if you obtain a driver’s license and drive on public roads within the state, you have consented in advance to taking a blood or breath test for alcohol or drugs if the police stop you and ask you to take one.
Refusing to take the test will result in the automatic and immediate loss of your driver’s license for one year. If you test over the legal limit, you will be charged with DUI, but you will not lose your license right away.
In our experience, if you are stopped on suspicion of drunk driving and asked to take a test, it is usually in your best interest to take the test. If you are charged with DUI, you have a right to hire a lawyer to defend you against the charges. This could potentially save your driver’s license from being suspended or revoked.
Failed Breathalyzer? Exploring Your DUI Defense Options
There are several things the lawyers at our firm are able to do to defend clients against DUI charges. We will usually request a preliminary hearing to determine whether there was probable cause for your traffic stop. If not, the charges against you may be thrown out.
If we are not successful at the preliminary hearing, we will explore potential defenses. Additionally, we will explore the possibility of getting your charges reduced to reckless driving. Our goals are to preserve your driver’s license, keep you out of jail, and keep the DUI off your record.
TN DUI Attorney: Defending People Accused of Drunk Driving
At Flexer Law, we stand up for the rights of people charged with drunk driving. Don’t hesitate to contact us regarding the details of your drunk driving charges. Discuss your options with an experienced Tennessee DUI defense attorney. Schedule a consultation today.
Flexer Law office locations:
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Nashville
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Murfreesboro
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Columbia