Ashland City DUI Lawyer

Tennessee DUI laws are very strict and penalties are enacted swiftly against you if convicted. In fact, you may receive some administrative sanctions just for being arrested for a DUI, regardless of whether you are later convicted for the criminal act. It can be crucial to your case that you have appropriate counsel early on in the legal process. An Ashland City DUI lawyer can help you to get out of jail, request a hearing with the motor vehicle department, and begin work on all the other details of the case so that you receive the most thorough defense.

Thomas T. Overton provides a comprehensive, one-on-one defense to his clients, analyzing all aspects of their cases to seek out any holes in the prosecution. He has devoted his legal career to defending his clients from criminal charges and is ready to discuss your case. Call this Ashland City DUI lawyer now at (888) 693-3930 to schedule your free initial review.

It is illegal in Tennessee to operate any motorized vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The official limit for blood alcohol concentration is 0.08% but you can be arrested for a BAC of less than that if you are determined to be driving in an unsafe or impaired manner. This law also applies to boats, streetcars, trolleys, and all motorized vehicles. At the moment of the arrest, you do have the right to refuse a chemical test, but will undergo an automatic 1 year license suspension and may face increased penalties for your DUI or a separate criminal charge for refusing a test depending on the circumstances. There are many penalties associated with a DUI, but you do not necessarily have to resolve your case with a conviction. An Ashland City DUI lawyer can work with you to build a defense that will combat your charges. Call an attorney today!

The severity of the punishments you face depend on a number of factors, the most important being whether or not you have any prior DUI convictions on your record. As an example of what you may face, the penalties for a first DUI conviction are as follows:

1. Mandatory jail sentence of at least 48 hours
2. Fines of $350-$1,500
3. Court-ordered license suspension for 1 year
4. Alcohol assessment and treatment in DUI School
5. Possible order from judge to install Ignition Interlock Device in vehicle

For a second and third DUI conviction, you may face similar penalties that only increase in severity. A 4th DUI conviction may count as a felony.

Remember, if you have prior DUIs or caused an accident, these may be increased. In modern times it is extremely challenging to live a normal life without being able to drive a car, so you will want to be sure to shorten or lift a license suspension if possible. You can fight against these charges, but you have the best chance of success if you hire an Ashland City DUI lawyer to help you to build a defense and possibly prevent these penalties.

Ashland City DUI lawyer Thomas T. Overton has spent over 20 years in dedicated service to his clients and defending them from criminal charges. With an unparalleled focus on clients' needs in one-on-one discussions, Thomas Overton has created law offices with a professional and personal atmosphere. He has established himself as one of the most prominent attorneys in Tennessee, and has been asked to provide is legal analysis and opinion in several nationally broadcast television shows and newspapers. Based on his superior legal knowledge and thorough understanding, Thomas Overton has served as a Special Judge several hundred times. As an Ashland City DUI lawyer, two of Thomas Overton's most notable criminal defense cases include State v. Richard Allen and State v. Claypole.

Ashland City DUI lawyer Thomas T. Overton handles all types of DUI and criminal charges with diligence and dedication. The Law Offices of Thomas Overton serves the Cheatham County cities of Ashland City, Kingston Springs, Pegram, and Pleasant View. Call (888) 693-3930 today to ensure that your rights will be protected to the fullest extent of the law.