Morristown DUI Attorney
Penalties for DUI in Tennessee
In the state of Tennessee it is illegal for an individual to operate a motor vehicle or to be in control of a motor vehicle while intoxicated. If your BAC (blood alcohol content) is 0.08% or greater then you are legally intoxicated regardless of how you feel. There is also an implied consent law in Tennessee which means that if you are driving on the roads in this state then you are consenting to any chemical tests that you are required to perform. A refusal of these tests or a violation of implied consent laws is an automatic license suspension for one year for a first offense and two years for a second offense.
If you are arrested and your BAC is determined to be 0.08% or higher and you were in control of a motor vehicle then you will face DUI charges and penalties of jail time up to 11 months, license suspension for one year, up to $1,500 in fines, possible ignition interlock device installation and other penalties at the judge's discretion if you are convicted of your first DUI. Any subsequent DUI convictions can carry even greater penalties, there are also enhancements for DUI convictions where it is your second within a five year period, or if your BAC reading is 0.20% or higher.
Hamblen County DUI Defense: Talk to our firm!
If you have been charged with DUI then you will face some very serious and life-altering penalties in Morristown, Knoxville, Hamblen County, or Knox County. For this and other reasons it is vitally important that you have skillful representation of your case on your side in order to maximize your chances of a favorable outcome of your case in court. A Morristown DUI attorney from The Bowlin Law Firm will be able to provide you with this representation and legal assistance if you choose to work with us.
Contact our firm today to discuss your case and how we may help you.
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I can’t believe it, you are amazing.- Former Client
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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 I spent time in jail for a little while as my bond was revoked.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 needed someone who would stand up and fight for me and Mr. Bowlin did that.- Former Client
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I like that guy, he cares about me and my case. He is not like the other lawyers who looks at you like a number. He genuinely cares.- Former Client
