Protecting Your Rights
Repeat DUI offenders are subject to automatic penalties, up to and including mandatory jail time. Other situations, however, can lead harsher penalties as well, even if this is your first DUI arrest. When your future is on the line, you should contact an experienced DUI defense attorney to protect your rights and freedom.
At the Law Offices of Howard, Kendrick & Reynolds, we understand the serious consequences you face if convicted of a felony DUI. From our office in Murfreesboro, we protect the rights of individuals facing repeat DUI and felony DUI charges in the greater Nashville metropolitan area and throughout Middle Tennessee. We take an aggressive stance to helping you minimize the penalties you face.
Experienced Tennessee Lawyers for Felony DUI Defense
Penalties for habitual drunk driving vary depending on a variety of factors such as the amount of alcohol in your system, the circumstances of your arrest and any previous record of drunk driving. Consequences could include:
- Mandatory jail time
- Heavy fines
- Automatic driver's license suspension
- Installation of an ignition interlock device and related installation and monthly fees
- Requirement to wear a Secure Continuous Alcohol Monitor (SCRAM) bracelet or anklet
- Any combination of these penalties
In Tennessee, if you have a minor child in the car at the time of arrest, you are subject to a minimum of 45 days of incarceration if you are found guilty. Additionally, if you were involved in an accident, you do not have the right to refuse a blood test for DUI.
When the stakes are this high, it pays to have a criminal defense attorney who is highly experienced in trying these case and who can advise you on your options for minimizing the charges you face. Our association of attorneys will help you develop a strategy tailored to the specific facts of your case. By providing informed counsel and aggressive defense, we seek to help you obtain the best possible outcome.
Contact Us for a Free Lawyer Consultation
For experienced and aggressive criminal defense through negotiation or at trial, contact the Law Offices of Howard, Kendrick & Reynolds locally at 615-900-0082 or toll free at 800-486-9615. You may also contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation with one of our Murfreesboro second DUI offense lawyers.
