Murfreesboro DUI Lawyer

Drunk Driving Defense in Murfreesboro

Tennessee law enforcement has no tolerance for driving under the influence, due to the major threats posed by drunk drivers. A DUI conviction can cost you heavily in fines, jail time and strict probation sentences, all of which can cause serious difficulty in every area of your life. If you have been arrested for driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) higher than 0.08%, you should immediately contact a seasoned Murfreesboro DUI lawyer so that a strategic defense can be developed. It is vital to avoid the severe penalties which await you if you are found guilty.

Anyone who is caught driving under the influence and charged with a first offense will be subject to serving a minimum of 48 hours in jail for a first offense and a maximum of a year in jail, along with having to pay fines between $350 and $1,500. Your license will be suspended for a year and when you have it reinstated, you may have to install an ignition interlock device or be subjected to a SCRAM tracking device so that the police can monitor you and ensure that you stay alcohol-free. You will most certainly be forced to pay more for insurance, as you will be required to obtain a high-risk SR-22 policy. If this is not your first arrest, your penalties will be greater and you may be charged with felony DUI, which can result in up to 6 years in prison and, $15,000 in fines and a license suspension lasting 5 years.

Fighting DUI Charges in Murfreesboro

With so much on the line, you need to take fast action to protect yourself from being convicted. The prosecution in drunk driving cases in our area will typically seek the highest-possible penalty, and only through careful preparation and aggressive litigation is it possible to have the charges dropped or reduced. The firm can assist you with charges including aggravated DUI, DUI & drugs, underage DUI, vehicular assault, and vehicular homicide.

Mr. Parkerson will meet with you one-on-one to discuss every aspect of the case, especially regarding the circumstances of your arrest. DUI charges often depend for their force on the field sobriety tests that were performed, and it is possible to overturn the case by proving that the arrest was made after an illegal traffic stop or faulty or compromised blood & breath tests.

Contact a Murfreesboro DUI lawyer for focused representation against drunk driving charges.