DUI & Drugs in Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro Drugged Driving

Driving under the influence is not limited to drinking and driving. Many DUI arrests in our state are based on the use of drugs which impair the driver's ability to safely handle a vehicle. It is illegal to operate an automobile or truck while under the influence of drugs, because of the effects which narcotics can have on a person's senses, including delayed reaction time and reduced judgment. Tennessee law enforcement does not distinguish between legal and illegal drugs when it comes to DUI-regardless of whether you were caught with marijuana or cocaine in your system or if you had taken a prescription drug, the state does not want you on the road.

The penalties for DUI in any case are severe, including license suspension, jail time and stiff fines. If the arresting officer discovered any quantity of an illegal drug, either a street drug or an unlawfully obtained prescription drug, you may face criminal charges for possession. A DUI involving drugs is especially serious and if you find yourself in this situation, you need to meet with a hard-hitting Murfreesboro DUI attorney to discuss the case and find out what your options are for protecting your rights.

Murfreesboro DUI Defense Lawyer

Attorney Thomas Parkerson served for many years as a prosecutor in the local courts and he knows how the district attorney's office will approach your case. Individuals who are charged with a DUI that involves drugs routinely face the maximum penalties, and it is necessary to prepare a sound argument for defense before entering negotiations or going before a judge. In many situations it is possible to bargain for a reduction of charges, but each case is unique. Mr. Parkerson will help you discover the strategy with the best chances of success when he meets with you in person.

Contact a Murfreesboro DUI attorney to find out how drug charges will affect your case and what you can do to clear your name and escape the penalties of a conviction.