Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Nashville DUI Defense Lawyers

Barnette Law Offices, LLC – Nashville DUI Lawyers

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Tennessee’s penalties for drunk driving are among the toughest in the country. If you are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI/DWI) you can lose your license for one year and will serve a mandatory jail sentence of 48 hours for 1st offense alone. If this isn't your first offense, the penalties are even more severe, requiring 45 days in jail for a second conviction and 120 days in jail for a third.  A restricted license is not going to happen absent exigent circumstances.  If you’ve been charged with DUI in Nashville, Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson, or Wilson County or anywhere in Tennessee, it is imperative you retain skilled counsel such as the aggressive Nashville DUI Lawyers at Barnette Law Offices, LLC.

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Barnette Law Offices, LLC – Experienced Nashville DUI Lawyers

It is critically important to have experienced Criminal Defense representation if you have been charged with a DUI. The Nashville DUI Lawyers at Barnette Law Offices, LLC offer just this.

Free Consultation – The Nashville DUI Lawyers of Barnette Law Offices, LLC experience separates us from many DUI and Nashville Criminal Defense Lawyers in the region. We know the process, the procedure, and will inform you of the same.

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Again, it is imperative that you retain skilled counsel to represent you in a Tennessee DUI case.  The Nashville DUI Lawyers at Barnette Law Offices, LLC are prepared to discuss your DUI charges right away. Time is an important factor in any criminal matter, but is particularly important in DUI cases.

Our Nashville DUI Attorney’s represent clients throughout Tennessee in the following charges:

  • 1) DUI defense, felony DUI, multiple offenses
  • 2) Underage DUI
  • 3) Vehicular homicide, vehicular assault defense
  • 4) Speeding, reckless driving, DUI-related traffic offenses
  • 5) Obtaining restricted licenses

Presenting Your DUI Defense

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If you did not submit to a blood alcohol content (BAC) or breath test, there are more options if the case proceeds to trial. If you did take a blood or breath test, the Nashville DUI Lawyers at Barnette Law Offices, LLC will make sure the tests were administered and interpreted correctly.

The Nashville DUI Lawyers at Barnette Law Offices, LLC also challenge the validity of the traffic stop, making sure the police had reasonable suspicion to pull you over and that they followed the laws related to search and seizure under the Constitution. If this is not your first DUI charge, you face a stiffer sentence and possibly a felony conviction if, again, this is your 4th DUI charge. Our Nashville DUI Lawyers at Barnette Law Offices, LLC will make sure that your DUI prior charges resulted in convictions for 1st through 3rd and that you were properly represented by counsel in each proceeding.

You may find more information at our Nashville DUI Law website and please to not waste time contacting our skilled Nashville DUI Lawyers at Barnette Law Offices, LLC or 615-585-2245 if you have been charged with a DUI in Tennessee.

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Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Nashville DUI Lawyers

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Nashville DUI Lawyers – Barnette Law Offices, LLC

DUI or driving under the influence
Driving under the influence is defined as driving or being in physical control of any automobile or motor vehicle while under the influence of any intoxicant, marijuana, narcotic drug, or drug producing stimulating effects on the central nervous system, or while having a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more.  If you’ve been charged with DUI in Tennessee, it is advisable to retain a skilled Nashville DUI Lawyer such as those at Barnette Law Offices, LLC.  We also represent clients throughout Tennessee.

With that said, "Under the influence" is a conclusory phrase and a determination of whether one is or isn't under the influence is very subjective. For this reason, a detailed analysis of all of the evidence to be presented in a DUI case is essential to ensure that every possible defense is uncovered and explored.  Again, this is why it is advantageous to retain a skilled Nashville DUI Lawyer from Barnette Law Offices if you’ve been charged with DUI. 

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Under age driving while impaired
A DWI is committed when a person 16 years or older but under 21 drives under the influence of alcohol or drugs, under the combined influence of alcohol and any other drug, or with a blood alcohol content of .02% or higher.  This can have serious consequences on a person’s ability to drive and can leave a criminal record for life if the accused is 18 years of age and is found guilty.  Once more, it is imperative to retain professional representation which can be found by hiring the skilled Nashville DUI Lawyers at Barnette Law Offices, LLC or 615-585-3885.

Jason Barnette of Barnette Law Offices, LLC has the DUI Defense experience needed to assist you in your case.

Due to the serious nature of DUI related charges, it is important that every possible defense is explored and in most cases there is a defense. Again, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PLEAD GUILTY.  Contact Barnette Law Offices, LLC for a free consultation with our Nashville and Tennessee DUI Lawyers.

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What to do if you've been charged with a Nashville or Tennessee DUI/DWI?

If you've been arrested and charged with drunk driving or driving under the influence, you're facing criminal charges that have lifetime and serious effects on you. Contact the skilled Nashville DUI Lawyers at Barnette Law Offices, LLC as soon as possible.  Our system of criminal justice can be complex and overwhelming and you need someone who can help guide you through the process and who will fight for your rights at every level.

The Nashville, Tennessee DUI Lawyers at Barnette Law Offices, LLC are committed to providing aggressive, effective, and professional legal representation.

Nashville DUI Lawyers

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The Nashville DUI Lawyers at Barnette Law Offices, LLC represent clients charged with DUI very frequently.  However, persons charged with a DUI/DWI may also be charged with an Implied Consent Violation if they refuse to submit to a blood, breath, or urine test to determine the person's blood alcohol content. The officer, not the driver, chooses which of the 3 tests to administer. After submitting to the chemical test of the officer's choice, the driver may then request an independent test of his or her choice, even though the officer need only provide very limited assistance in obtaining the independent test. 

A motorist does not have a right to speak with a DUI lawyer in Tennessee, such as the Nashville DUI Lawyers at Barnette Law Offices, LLC before choosing whether or not to submit to a chemical test.

The Tennessee Implied Consent Statute (Tennessee Code Annotated § 55-10-406) deems that any person who drives a motor vehicle in Tennessee has given consent to a chemical test (blood, breath or urine) to determine the drug or alcohol content of the person's blood. Such test may be requested if a law enforcement officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the person is driving under the influence.

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A motorist does have a right to refuse to submit to a chemical test in most cases; however, such refusal normally results in the revocation of the person's driver's license. It is important to note that even if a person wins the DUI case, he or she may still lose the Implied Consent case, resulting in loss of license and, in some instances, mandatory jail time however, the Nashville DUI Lawyers at Barnette Law Offices, LLC can often get first time offenders alternative sentencing and restricted licenses.

Implied Consent Violation Penalties

The penalties for an Implied Consent Violation will vary in each case, depending on the facts and circumstances. If you’ve been charged with DUI and/or Implied Consent, contact the Nashville DUI Lawyers at Barnette Law Offices, LLC or 615-585-2245.