Murfreesboro Felony DUI Lawyer
Defending against Felony Drunk Driving Charges
The majority of people arrested every year for DUI in Tennessee are charged with a misdemeanor and receive sentences that include several hundred dollars in fines, time in jail and a strict probation. The penalties increase on repeat convictions, but misdemeanor charges apply up until the fourth offense. At this point, state law stipulates that the suspect will be charged with a Class E felony, which is punishable by up to 6 years in prison, of which 150 days must be served consecutively, day for day. Fines for felony DUI range from $3,000 to $15,000 and your vehicle may be seized. Your driver's license will be suspended for up to 5 years, and upon reinstatement you will most likely have to purchase an expensive high-risk insurance policy and pay to have an ignition interlock device installed in your car or be subjected to an invasive SCRAM tracking device bracelet.
A misdemeanor charge is capable of being enhanced to a felony under certain circumstances:
- If a child passenger under the age of 13 was injured or killed
- If your DUI caused the serious injury or death of another person in a vehicular homicide
- If you caused major property damage in an accident
If you have been arrested and face felony DUI charges, a Murfreesboro DUI lawyer is your best support in your efforts to effectively resolve the case. Whether you choose to fight the allegations and seek to have your charges dropped or if it is better to negotiate a fair plea bargain with the prosecution so that your penalties would be reduced, it is vital to avoid the consequences of being found guilty.
Fighting to Prevent a Felony Conviction
Felony DUI is a serious charge, and the courts in our area typically hand down the heaviest penalties possible unless the defendant can bring a strong case. Attorney Thomas Parkerson has a background as a prosecutor, and he has extensive experience with the situation you now face. Because the punishment you may receive would have such a massive effect on your life, it is vital to begin work on your defense as soon as possible. Mr. Parkerson will consult with you directly, because he believes in giving personal service to his clients. He will work diligently throughout your case to seek an outcome in your favor.
Contact a Murfreesboro felony DUI lawyer for skilled and aggressive defense against the serious charges against you.