Defending You Against Drunk Driving Charges in Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee
Driving drunk is not taken lightly in Tennessee. If you have been picked up for drunk driving, the consequences of a conviction go far beyond a fine, possible jail time and suspension of your driver's license. For the next three years, you could end up paying many thousands of dollars in high-risk insurance fees. You may even lose your job.
Anyone who faces DUI/DWI charges in Tennessee should immediately seek the assistance of an experienced defense lawyer. At the Law Offices of Howard, Kendrick & Reynolds in Murfreesboro, our association of attorneys takes pride in minimizing the consequences of a DUI arrest and helping our clients move forward with their lives.
Do I Have a Defense?
Even if you think the state has a strong case against you, there is always a defense against drunk driving charges.
DUI/DWI cases involve complex scientific and constitutional issues, and only a lawyer who is experienced in trying these cases can advise you of your options and recommend a strategy tailored to the facts of your case:
- Was the stop legal? We will first investigate the stop and determine whether the police officer violated your constitutional rights. If the police did not have probable cause to pull you over, the stop is illegal and we may be able to suppress evidence such as the results of the breathalyzer test.
- Were the breath test results accurate? Tennessee uses the Intoxilyzer 5000 breath test machine. Even if the results were incriminating, police mistakes in the administration of the test can result in those results being suppressed.
In a drunk-driving case, your lawyer also needs to plan for the possibility that the state has enough evidence to obtain a conviction on DUI/DWI charges. In this event, our skilled association of attorneys can negotiate with the prosecutions to help minimize the effect of the charge on your life.
Free Lawyer Consultation
For more information about DUI/DWI charges or to schedule a free initial consultation with a lawyer at the Law Offices of Howard, Kendrick & Reynolds, call us at 615-217-3560 or fill out the contact form on this Web site.
