Loudon DUI Lawyer

Marcos Garza is a Loudon DUI Lawyer who represents people accused of DUI in Loudon, Tennessee. You could be charged with a DUI in Tennessee after having two drinks with your dinner, even if you are in complete control of your vehicle.

Facing a Loudon DUI conviction could mean massive fines and could go on your permanent record which may make you unemployable. Loudon DUI lawyer, Marcos Garza, has fought hundreds of DUI charges and has successfully had many of his clients charges reduced or dismissed. If you are facing a Loudon County DUI charge, contact Loudon County DUI lawyer, Marcos Garza to begin fighting your charge.

You can contact the Garza Law Firm and expect a return call within twelve hours to discuss your case. Most of the time, it is possible to assess a Loudon DUI case and finish a preliminary evaluation of a Loudon County DUI within 15 minutes.

Beginning early on the case is crucial, and the best chance at having a Loudon County DUI reduced or dismissed is to contact a veteran DUI lawyer as soon as possible. Contact Loudon DUI lawyer, Marcos Garza, at (865) 540-8300.

First Time Loudon DUI

Receiving your first DUI can come as a shock, especially if you felt that you were not in any way too impaired to drive. Perhaps you may even feel that you must be guilty if you gave a breathalyzer test that marked your BAC above the legal limit of 0.08%. The best step you can take at that point would be to consult with a Loudon DUI lawyer, because the repercussions of a DUI charge can impact your life forever.

There are many possibilities that may have caused you to fail a sobriety test--these possibilities range from poor foot wear, to weather conditions, to lighting, to medical conditions, or even faulty equipment used by the police. A Loudon DUI lawyer will investigate the conditions of your case and find out if anything was done incorrectly during the police's investigation. Many times it is possible to have a case reduced or dismissed, and avoid having a criminal record, and avoid jail time, and massive fines. Loudon County DUIs are expensive, and it is worth it to have an experienced Loudon County DUI lawyer work your behalf.

Under Age DWI in Loudon County

The legal limit for adults is 0.08% but for a person under the age of 21, the legal limit could be as low as 0.02%. The punishment for an underage DUI in Loudon is much harsher. Even for a first DUI offense, an underage driver may be penalized with jail time, large fines, extended probation, and required attendance to an alcohol abuse treatment course. It is especially common for a person charged with an underage DUI to face trial if they are over 18 years old. It is important to meet with a Loudon County DUI Lawyer if you or a loved one is faced with this predicament.

Loudon County DUI Penalties

Administrative license revocation is a practice used in 41 states, including Tennessee. This is the process by which your driver's license will be suspended after you've been accused of a DUI. This means before you are officially convicted or found guilty, you will have your license suspended. Sometimes, a restricted license will be granted, allowing you to operate your car for specific purposes, such as commuting to school, work, or a court-mandated alcohol education class. Penalties and fines can be negotiated by a Loudon DUI Lawyer if you are facing DUI charges in Loudon County. Sometimes a restricted license will only be granted under the stipulation that a Certified Ignition Interlock Device (IID) is installed on your car. This device will require you to give a breath test every time you start your car. Maintenance and installation of these devices are costly in and of itself. In Tennessee, an IID is required if you are convicted of a DUI.

Tennessee DUI Roadblocks

The Supreme Court ruled that 4th amendment rights of unreasonable search and seizure are not violated by sobriety check points (DUI roadblocks) in the case of Michigan v. Sitz. In Tennesse, roadblocks must meet certain requirements for it to be lawful, these prerequisites include:

(1) The severity of the interference with public liberty
(2) The degree by which the seizure advances the public interest
(3) The gravity of the public concerns served by the seizure

This case law is taken from the Supreme Court's case of State v. Downey, and is used to give boundaries and determine the constitutionality of a Tennessee roadblock.

Tennessee DUI Sobriety Test

When a person is suspected of driving under the influence, the officer will administer a field sobriety test to determine if they are over the legal limit. A couple of 'missteps' during the testing can land you in jail for a suspected DUI in Loudon County.

Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus- nystagmus is a twitching of the eye that can occur with over-the-limit alcohol consumption. It is often used to establish probable cause.

One-leg stand- the subject needs to stand on one leg with their foot six inches from the ground without wobbling, swaying, hopping, or putting their arms out for stability.

Walk and turn- the suspect needs to walk a specific number of steps heel-to-toe without wobbling off the line or holding arms out for support.

Marcos Garza is a Loudon County DUI lawyer who is a certified Field Sobriety Test Administrator. He can analyze the evidence of your Loudon County DUI arrest to determine if the tests were conducted properly, and through this argue if the final results were dependable.

Loudon DUI Lawyer, Marcos Garza

Loudon DUI lawyer, Marcos Garza, comes from McMinn County, Athens, Tennessee. At Vanderbilt University he double-majored in Psychology and Human & Organizational Development.

In 1998, he received his Master's of Science Degree in Social Work from the University of Tennessee. In 2001, he received his J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law.

While he was in Law School, Mr. Garza was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. While stationed in Virginia, he gained experience in Criminal, Operational Law, Legal Assistance, Contracts, Family, Ethics, Administrative Law, and Income Taxation.