Reducing Life Stress, Drama, and Trauma Through Criminal Law
Tennessee is tough on the prosecution of DUI charges. In fact, Tennessee is so tough on driving under the influence charges that the State hires and trains special prosecutors whose sole job is to convict people of DUI. The laws and procedures the police and the state are required to follow are complicated, and science upon which a DUI conviction is based is equally, if not more, complicated. If the State is going to use a specially trained DUI lawyer to try to convict you, you need a specially trained DUI lawyer to defend you!
To be convicted of a DUI the State must prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that you were driving (or in operation) of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Foundation of their case is often based on the results of a chemical test (blood or breath) that show that the level of alcohol or drugs in your system requires a conviction (a blood or breath alcohol level of 0.08 is a mandatory DUI). The officers also perform a series of balance and coordination drills called “Field Sobriety Tests.” A failed chemical test or field sobriety test is not a “sure thing” conviction. A lawyer trained in how to combat these tests is a must for an effective defense.
Sam Byrd has been specially trained in laws and science of DUI defense. Members of this College represent the most experienced DUI defense attorneys in the country. Mr. Byrd is an active member of the National College of DUI Defense where he commits himself to extensive and rigorous study and practice in the highly specialized area of DUI defense.
Your DUI defense begins with a thorough investigation into all aspects of your arrest, focusing on key aspects that can become part of a successful defense strategy, including:
Even if the state’s evidence is strong, you may still have legal options, especially if this is a first-time offense. I often can negotiate a plea agreement that reduces or dismisses a DUI charge. If the consequences cannot be minimized to a reasonable level then your case may go to trial where the State will try to show a jury everything you did wrong and why you should be convicted and we will work to prevent conviction by creating reasonable doubt in the minds of the jury by pointing out everything you did right in the encounter. This defense requires an intimate knowledge of the facts of your case and the laws and science of DUI.
Judicial Consequences of a DUI Conviction
The law requires mandatory minimum penalties for all convictions for driving under the influence. Additionally, there are many other non-legal consequences of a DUI conviction.
DUI Convictions are for life.
It is important to be aware that DUI, unlike many other crimes, cannot be expunged or removed from your record unless your case is won or dismissed. A DUI conviction remains on your record for life.
| 1st Offense
– Class A Misdemeanor |
2nd Offense
– Class A Misdemeanor |
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| 3rd Offense
– Class A Misdemeanor |
4th & Subsequent Offenses
– Felony |
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Note: If at the time of the DUI offense, the person was accompanied by a child under 18 years of age, the person’s sentence shall be enhanced by a mandatory minimum of 30 days to be served in addition to the penalty for the DUI and an additional $1,000.00 fine.
Additional Collateral Consequences:
Our primary goal is to get you to a better life as quickly and painlessly as possible. We are skilled in the art of navigating the legal system to do just that. We know the recipe for success and will guide you toward it with communication and aggressive representation.
Our Intake Team Will Review The General Factors In Your Case So We Know How To Serve You Best
We Will Review Options and Set Goals Together To Step You Through This Difficult Time Into A Better Life
We Have Your Back And Will Negotiate, Advocate, And Litigate If We Must!
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