Nashville, Tennessee DUI Attorney

If you have been charged with a DUI in the Middle Tennessee region you will require the help of a skilled Nashville DUI lawyer. Call Thomas Overton for help fighting your charges.

The Law Offices of Thomas Overton represents clients accused of a variety of criminal acts ranging from felonies, misdemeanors, and driving under the influence (DUI) violations. Nashville DUI lawyer Thomas Overton handles license revocations, probation violations, and other issues stemming from drunk driving charges. His firm has helped many of their clients in having their charges reduced, or ideally dropped altogether.

It is illegal to operate any motorized vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (both illegal and over the counter). Officially, the limit for alcohol concentration in your bloodstream is 0.08% but in Tennessee you may be arrested even if you have less. This occurs when an officer determines you are driving in an impaired manner and that you present a potential threat to yourself and others. If arrested, you have the right to refuse a chemical test but it is important to understand that this carries with it the consequence of an automatic 1 year suspension of your driver's license as well as increased penalties for your DUI.

The penalties for a Davidson County DUI conviction can be extremely negative and long-lasting. Prior DUI charges or accidents on your record can increase penalties. The fines for a first DUI can range between $350-$1,500. Other penalties include the suspension of your driver's license for a year, license plate impoundment, vehicle forfeiture, and treatment in DUI School. To improve your chances at success, enlist the help of a Nashville DUI lawyer. Any prior DUI charges or aggravating factors you have may increase these penalties, depending on the specific details surrounding your arrest. Usually, a second arrest within a ten year period is classified as a 2nd offense and the penalties are more severe.

Thomas Overton, Nashville DUI lawyer, has practiced criminal law with a focus on drunk driving for more than two decades. He is a legal analyst and has spoken on three major television stations in Nashville on the subject of criminal law. Throughout his two decade long career, Thomas Overton has had his own radio show and has also appeared as a guest commentator on the topic of criminal issues for The Tennessean newspaper, and has been the author of several guest columns to this paper. He has guest lectured at the Nashville School of Law on closing arguments in criminal defense cases.

Nashville DUI lawyer Thomas Overton is a member of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Nashville Bar Association, and the National College for DUI Defense. He graduated from the Nashville School of Law.

Choosing the right attorney is a very important step. Nashville DUI lawyer Thomas Overton will strive to get your charges dropped or reduced. His goal is to see your case resolved, save you money and time, as well as protect your rights and future.

If you are facing criminal charges, do not leave your future in the hands of another attorney! Call to begin your defense with Nashville DUI lawyer Thomas Overton and schedule a free consultation as soon as possible! (888) 693-3930