Felony DUI Charges
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Basic offenses of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) are considered misdemeanors. There are, however, many cases in which individuals can receive felony charges for their alleged DUI offenses. This happens when certain aggravating factors are present in the offense. When you are facing felony DUI charges in the Morristown, Tennessee area, you should immediately retain the services of a knowledgeable Morristown criminal defense lawyer who has experience handling DUI cases. The legal team at our law firm, The Bowlin Law Firm, is ready to provide you with high-quality representation. Read the information below to learn more about felony DUI in Tennessee.
DUI Offenses Classified as Felonies
Here are the types of DUI that can be charged as felonies in the state of Tennessee, according to the state's Department of Safety & Homeland Security:
- Fourth or subsequent DUI offense
- Class E felony: Up to 1 year of incarceration (no less than 150 consecutive days served)
- Child endangerment: DUI with passenger under 18 years of age
- Class D felony when child seriously injured: 2 to 12 years of incarceration
- Class B felony when offense involves child death: 8 to 30 years of confinement
- Vehicular assault: DUI causing serious injury to another person
- Class D felony: 2 to 12 years of incarceration
- Vehicular homicide: DUI causing the death of another person
- Class B felony: 8 to 30 years of incarceration
- Aggravated vehicular homicide while driving under the influence
- This offense occurs when the offender of a DUI-related vehicular homicide offense has certain priors, and sometimes also when the offender had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.20% or higher.
- Class A felony: 15 to 60 years of confinement
In addition to imprisonment, sentences for felony DUI offenses also include expensive fines and lengthy driver's license suspensions or revocations.
With the help of a skilled defense attorney, you may be able to get your charges dismissed or obtain a verdict of "not guilty" in Knoxville, Knox County, Hamblen County, or Morristown, TN. Other possible positive outcomes could be a reduction of your charges or reduced sentencing.
Contact The Bowlin Law Firm so our legal team can provide you with the support you are looking for!
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A few years ago I was addicted to drugs. My addiction led me to steal and eventually I caught a few criminal charges. Troy Bowlin took my case. I spent time in jail for a little while as my bond was revoked. Troy immediately started working on getting me released and helping me through the release process. Troy was finally able to get me released to a 45-day rehab facility versus spending more time in jail. The rehab was a wonderful experience on my road to sobriety. Once I left rehab, the court appearances began. Troy was always present and on time. He would even be there early to discuss with me what would probably happen before court began. This was very comforting because when you are facing felony charges, court is very nerve-wracking. Troy was able to get me two years unsupervised probation. Based on the charges I had incurred this was short of a miracle. The two years gave me time to evaluate my life and become clean and sober. After the two years, Troy filed for judicial diversion. Once this was done, I have absolutely no charges on my record today. From where I started to where I ended up is all because of Troy's hard work. I find myself very lucky to have been blessed with this kind of caliber of lawyer. If it wasn't for Troy I would not be starting Nursing School in the fall. My future is bright now and my path is clear. If it was not for Troy I would not be as successful as I am now.- Former Client
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I will never forget the time Mr. Bowlin came to visit me in jail on a Sunday. It was Fathers day and he was the first one to wish me Happy Fathers Day. Mr. Bowlin does not know how much that meant.- Former Client
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I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you and all the attorneys who handled my case from The Troy Bowlin Law Firm for your excellent representation in my case. Words cannot express my heartfelt thanks for your outstanding professionalism, expertise, and legal consultation.- Former Client
