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1. Rosenblum & Reisman: # Drug Crimes # Drunk Driving - DUI # Aggravated Assault # Domestic Violence # Assault and Battery # White Collar Crimes Ð fraud, forgery, embezzlement, identity theft # Parole Violations
2. Massey, McClusky & Swanson: * Criminal Defense * Drug Crimes * Drug Manufacturing * Drug Trafficking & Interdiction * Murder/Homicide * Violent Crimes * Gun Crimes * Sex Crimes * White Collar Crimes * Criminal Appeals
3. Parris, Robert: A conviction for DUI can affect your life for years to come. You will have to pay a fine, you may have to spend time in jail, and you will have a criminal record. You will not be allowed to fly a commercial plane. You may lose your driver's license or commercial driver's license, and you almost certainly will have to pay more for auto insurance. One thing is certain Ñ if you have been arrested for DUI / DWI, you need a strong and effective defense.
4. Muldavin, Samuel: * White-collar crime * Drug crimes * DUI/drunk driving * Robbery * Murder (homicide) * Assault * Theft * Domestic violence * Sex crimes
5. Leffler, Stephen: DWI/DUI Cases TennesseeÕs strict DWI (Driving while Impaired)/DUI (Driving under the Influence) or Òdrunk drivingÓ statute makes it difficult for accused drivers to receive much leniency.
6. Daniel Law Firm: misdemeanor offenses ranging from assault and battery to possession of weapons
7. Foster Law Firm: * Traffic violations. These include speeding tickets, reckless driving, operating a vehicle on a suspended, revoked or canceled license * DUI. We handle misdemeanor and felony DUI (driving under the influence). We will conduct a thorough investigation of the facts and evidence. We look to see if there was probable cause to make the traffic stop and will also verify that field sobriety and blood alcohol tests were properly conducted. * Minors in possession. We work with juveniles and parents in cases involving possession of alcohol by minors, including students at the colleges and universities around Memphis. * violent crimes. These include assault, aggravated assault and domestic assault * Theft offenses. These include larceny, shoplifting, burglary, armed robbery, fraud or embezzlement
8. Rodriguez, Sam: Criminal Law DUIDWI Drug Crimes
9. Gilcrist, Charles: A DUI/DWI charge can place many limitations on your freedoms and driving privileges. You risk potential jail time and heavy fines. You may get your driver's license revoked. Much is at stake, and you should not waste time getting experienced and dedicated legal help. Tennessee DUI Punishments Are Severe Here are a few examples of DUI punishments if convicted: * Driver's license revocation for one year for first offense * Mandatory jail sentence of 45 days for second offense * Mandatory jail sentence of 120 days for third offense * Mandatory jail sentence of 150 days or more for fourth offense (felony) DUI * Your criminal record cannot be expunged of a DUI conviction
10. Lewis, Paul: Challenging a DUI arrest is often a matter of comparing the police officer's impressions with hard evidence such as the arrest video and the jail intake physical. When the officer reports that you were obviously impaired according to the field sobriety test, but the other evidence indicates you were fine, the state has to prove that the video or jailer is wrong. Often, these cases are dropped. Another common mistake that can lead to dismissed charges occurs when police officers make use of nonstandard field sobriety tests. If you were charged with DUI based on an invalid test Ñ reciting the alphabet backward, touching your nose, counting backwards, or counting on your fingers, for example
11. Cordts, Bradley: recognize the importance of a clean driving record
12. Curry, James: Driving Under the Influence A DUI conviction can have a serious impact on your future. But a DUI charge does not mean you are guilty. It is the state's responsibility to prove that you were actually driving under the influence. I will investigate the facts of your case to ensure the police followed the proper procedures to pull you over and make an arrest for DUI. The state must have evidence of probable cause or reasonable suspicion. You should always fight DUI charges. Even if your blood alcohol content is alleged to be over the legal limit, there are still defenses to a DUI. Consult a lawyer as soon as you are charged with a DUI. Do not talk to anyone else about the case before you talk to your attorney.
13. Thomason Hendrix Harvey: Lawyers - defined in Black's Law Dictionary as "a person learned in the law"
14. Stegall, Parick: In Tennessee, the penalties for being convicted as a drunk driver are severe. A first-time offense becomes a part of your permanent criminal record. For a second offense, you face a mandatory 45 day jail term. A third conviction carries a 120 day jail sentence and subsequent convictions are treated as felonies. In addition, conviction for DUI/DWI can result in a one year suspension of your drivers' license, as well as court costs and fines. Your vehicle insurance rates will likely increase and you may lose your job.
15. Ferrell Law Firm: You can represent yourself - although it is not a good idea. ÒDrunk drivingÓ is a very complex field with increasingly harsh consequences. There is a minefield of complicated procedural, evidentiary, constitutional, sentencing and administrative license issues.What can a lawyer do? Nothing (or worse) if he is not qualified in this highly specialized field - no more than a family doctor could help with brain surgery. A qualified DUI attorney, however, can review the case for defects, suppress evidence, compel discovery of such things as calibration and maintenance records for the breath machine, have blood samples independently analyzed, negotiate for a lesser charge or reduced sentence, obtain expert witnesses for trial, contest the administrative license suspension, etc.
16. Willis Law Firm: Only a well trained DUI Defense Lawyer can answer all your questions and provide you with the type of information that you need in order to FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS! The Government willÊtry to take your license andÊfreedom.Ê A DUI conviction will cost you and your family thousands of dollars in court costs, fines, probation fees, classes, license re-instatement fees and HIGHER insurance premium. 1. Will I go to jail? 2. Do I have to plead guilty? NO 3. Did the Police make a mistake? MAYBE 4. Was it a valid traffic stop? MAYBE 5. Did I have to take the field sobriety tests? NO 6. Does a refusal to blow equal GUILTY? NO These and other questions are racing through your mind as you face your DUI charge. Only a well trained DUI Defense Lawyer can answer all your questions and provide you with the type of information that you need in order to FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS!
17. McDaniel, Mark: A person who is charged with a crime should be represented by a Tennessee criminal lawyer who is knowledgeable in Tennessee criminal law to ensure that he or she obtains the best possible result in the case. Drunk Driving Penalties At the very least you will incur a fine of up to $5,000, and Tennessee drunk driving laws require the suspension or revocation of your license. Losing your license can have dire long-ranging consequences: inconvenience to family and friends who might have to take over your driving responsibilities, extra cost to hire a driver, and even the inability to get to work. Additionally, a drunk driving arrest remains on your permanent record. This can effect your future employability and may prevent you from getting another job later in life. Most people convicted of driving drunk will also have to attend alcohol treatment classes and be assessed in alcohol education. These sessions can be time consuming, and a further drain on the people around you.
18. Mark Renken: assistance. Protect Your Record and Your Freedom Tennessee has some of the toughest DUI laws in the nation. Do not make the mistake of trying to represent yourself if you have been charged with drunk driving. A conviction for DUI is a criminal conviction. Like any conviction, it carries the potential for jail time, probation, monetary fines and community service. A DUI conviction may also result in an increase to your automobile insurance. A DUI conviction may damage your employment opportunities or educational opportunities. If you have a professional license, a DUI conviction may even affect your professional license.
19. Kenneth Brashier: The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him.
20. Kevin Balkwill: The law affords the citizens of this country certain protections. DonÕt fall victim to an illegal stop, an illegal search, entrapment or other unauthorized police procedures. The criminal system can be a very confusing process. DonÕt fall into the trap of waiting until the 11th hour to get adequate legal representation. Timing is a very important part of the criminal process, and failure to take immediate action can have devastating circumstances. Why not take advantage of the judicial programs that may be available. In certain circumstances, individuals who qualify can ultimately have the charges against them dismissed and expunged from their criminal records.
21. McAfee & McAfee: "DUI" stands for Driving Under the Influence and occurs when someone is operating, or is in actual physical control, of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substance, to the extent that their mental faculties are impaired and/or their Blood Alcohol Content is above the legal limit. Even for a first offense, penalties can include license suspension, substantial fines, community service, mandatory attendance at a state or DMV (Department of Motor Vehicle) approved alcohol program, mandatory incarceration and the required installation (at the offender's expense) of a car ignition locking device. In addition, a DUI conviction stays on a DMV record and criminal; it typically results in higher insurance premiums, and an offender may become ineligible for credit. Plus, a DUI could also jeopardize your employment opportunities.
22. Claiborne H. Ferguson: More than one and a half million people nationwide are charged with the crime of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) annually. Most of these people are good, law-abiding citizens who simply had a few drinks with dinner and on the way home were stopped by the police for a minor traffic violation (i.e. speeding, no lights, no turn signal). They then were interrogated ("Have you been drinking tonight?"), told to submit to a series of field sobriety exercises (which are voluntary), placed under arrest, and given a seemingly no-win chance of submitting or not submitting to a breath or blood alcohol test. Then it is off to jail. Most people are totally shocked and confused with the experience of being arrested for DUI. Many experience feelings of guilt and shame. Many feel that their case is hopeless and they just want to plead guilty and "take their medicine." Before reaching the decision of whether to plead guilty or defend a case, there are a few things anyone facing this decision should consider. A DUI conviction is a criminal conviction that remains on a person's criminal record forever. The "costs" of a conviction include but are not limited to: 1.) Increased automobile insurance costs, five years in most cases; 2.) Job opportunity implications - many employers are now denying employment to persons with alcohol related driving convictions; 3.) Restricted or no driving privileges; 4.) Facing multiple offense sanctions if convicted again; 5.) If a college student, disciplinary action by the school and loss of job opportunities. Placing a monetary value on the above factors depends on each person's particular circumstances, but suffice it to say that the decision to defend a case or plead guilty should only be reached after careful evaluation of all the potential consequences of a conviction.
23. Cordts & Gulley Driving Under the Influence is serious crime. We caution everyone to refrain from drinking and driving period. The blood alcohol content (BAC) to be presumed to be under the influence is .10 for a first-time offender and .08 for subsequent offenders. A first offender with a .08 BAC can still be found guilty of Adult Driving While Impaired under Tennessee law. ON JULY 1st OF 2003, TENNESSEE WILL MOVE TO A SINGLE BAC limit of .08. If you are arrested for DUI, dont just give up! Let us investigate and help you determine if you can fight the charge. We will defend you and help you try to avoid this serious conviction. This criminal charge can have long-lasting consequences. A conviction will show up as an "A" misdemeanor (the most serious misdemeanor level) on your permanent criminal record. In addition, your driving will be affected and your insurance rates will undoubtedly rise.
24. Breakstone & Associates: Clients want reassurance that their attorney is competent and not afraid of a fight.
25. McElroy & Associates:

    DUI/DWI Defense-A cultural stigma has become associated with drunk driving that was not present in our society even a decade ago. Public perception categorizes people charged with drunk driving as criminals, even before they have been convicted of any crime. Being arrested for drunk driving, driving under the influence (DUI), or driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be an unsettling proposition, to say the least. A DUI - DWI conviction in Tennessee or Mississippi carries with it heavy penalties, including:

    1. A permanent criminal record
    2. Suspension or loss of license
    3. Increased insurance rates
    4. Community service
    5. Possible jail or prison time
    6. Alcohol assessment and treatment
    7. Probation
    8. Vehicle immobilization or forfeiture
    9. Serious fines
    10. Possible job loss
26. Rob Wilson: An arrest may happen to anyone. Prior to your court appearance date, it is in your best interest to consult with an experienced attorney to advise you of your legal rights.
27. Steffen Schreiner: Now that you've come into contact with the law, you've found out the dirty little secret. Anyone drinking and driving is subject to arrest, whether or not it was affecting their driving ability. But being arrested does not mean you will be convicted.
28. James Carraway: If you have been charged with a driving under the influence or driving while impaired offense, then you are faced with a number of difficult and important decisions. Decisions which will effect you, your family, your standard of living, and possibly the very way of life you have become accustomed to. A DUI/DWI conviction carries severe legal consequences including mandatory minimum jail time, license revocation, fines, alcohol school or counseling, community service, and probation for at least 11 months 29 days. Your insurance rate will probably increase if your insurance is not canceled first. Driving to the grocery store, church, family functions etc. will end due to your license revocation. Of course if you have a restricted license issued you can drive to and from work, but if you stray from the route to or from work and are caught you will be facing new jail time for driving while license revoked due to your DUI\DWI conviction.
29. Waggoner Law Firm: You have a right to a public and speedy trial, even by jury if you wish. The police must prove their case against you beyond a reasonable doubt. That is guaranteed by the Constitution. However, most DUI cases never go to trial. Sometimes, defendants are afraid of what will happen, or they wish to take a lesser offense such as reckless driving. Many times a case may be dismissed against you because of a lack of evidence or the wrong action by police. Each case is different.
30. Robert Little: Your defense may rely on how accurately you remember the events of your arrest.