Multiple DUI Attorney in Lebanon, TN

What Is Considered a DUI in Tennessee?

In Tennessee, a DUI is charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances of the case. The type of DUI offense charged is based on the driver's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at the time of driving, the driver's previous DUI convictions, and the driver's conduct while driving. If a driver has two or more prior convictions for DUI within the past 10 years, the driver may be charged with a felony DUI even if the driver's BAC is below .10 percent.

If you have been charged with DUI, contact Vasek & Robbins to schedule a case evaluation. Call us at 615-488-7949 or contact us online.

The penalties for a DUI conviction in Tennessee include:

• Driver's license suspension
• Fines
• Jail time
• Restitution

Depending on the circumstances of the case, a driver may also be charged with vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, or vehicular homicide if a collision occurs while the driver is under the influence. A driver may also be charged with possession of marijuana while driving if marijuana is found in the driver's possession while driving. A driver may also be charged with possession of marijuana while driving if marijuana is found in the driver's possession while driving.

How Does Prior Conviction Affect a DUI Case?

In Tennessee, a driver may be charged with a felony DUI if the driver has two or more prior DUI convictions within the past 10 years. A prior conviction is not required for a felony DUI if the driver's BAC is .15 percent or greater. The driver's prior convictions are also not a defense to a felony DUI charge even if the driver's BAC was below .10 percent at the time of driving.

A driver charged with a felony DUI must seek the assistance of a Lebanon multiple DUI lawyer to defend against the charges. A Lebanon DUI attorney can help the driver to reduce or dismiss prior DUI convictions in Tennessee. If a driver has prior convictions that are not being used as a defense to a felony DUI charge, the driver's Lebanon DUI attorney may be able to expunge the driver's prior convictions. Expungement of a prior conviction makes it as if the conviction never happened.

How Does Driving Behavior Affect a DUI Case?

A driver's behavior while driving may be used as evidence of intoxication. The following behaviors may be used as evidence of intoxication:

• Weaving in and out of traffic
• Failing to stop at a stop sign or traffic light
• Driving on the wrong side of the road
• Driving at an excessive speed
• Stopping without using a turn signal

A driver's behavior while driving may be used as evidence of intoxication. The following behaviors may be used as evidence of intoxication:

• Weaving in and out of traffic
• Failing to stop at a stop sign or traffic light
• Driving on the wrong side of the road
• Driving at an excessive speed
• Stopping without using a turn signal

A Lebanon DUI attorney can help to fight against the state's use of a driver's behavior while driving as evidence of intoxication. A driver's behavior while driving may still be used as evidence of intoxication even if the driver's BAC was below .10 percent at the time of driving.

How Does the State Prove a Driver Was Intoxicated?

A driver may be charged with DUI if the driver is under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or a combination of a controlled substance and alcohol. The state must prove that the driver was under the influence of an intoxicating substance and was driving a vehicle while under the influence. The state must prove that the driver's ability to drive was impaired by the intoxicating substance.

What Are the Penalties for DUI in Tennessee?

The penalties for a DUI conviction in Tennessee include:

• Driver's license suspension
• Fines
• Jail time
• Restitution

A driver may also be required to participate in a DUI program. A driver may also be required to install an ignition interlock device on their vehicle. An ignition interlock device prevents a vehicle from starting if the driver has a BAC of .08 percent or greater.

How Can a Lebanon DUI Attorney Help?

A Lebanon multiple DUI lawyer can help a driver to fight against the state's DUI charges. A Lebanon DUI attorney can help to reduce or dismiss prior DUI convictions if the driver's prior convictions are being used as evidence of intoxication. A Lebanon DUI attorney can help to defend the driver's behavior while driving as evidence of intoxication. We may be able to expunge prior convictions if the driver's prior convictions are not being used as evidence of intoxication. We can also help to fight against the state's use of an ignition interlock device on the driver's vehicle.

If you have been charged with DUI, contact Vasek & Robbins to schedule a case evaluation. Call us at 615-488-7949 or contact us online.