DUI Overview

Murfreesboro DUI Attorney

If you have been arrested and charged with a DUI in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, LaVergne or anywhere in Middle Tennessee, it is important that you consult with an attorney who focuses on DUI in this area. As a Murfreesboro DUI lawyer, Thomas Parkerson focuses on criminal defense with an added emphasis on DUI cases. As a former Assistant District Attorney General in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, LaVergne and all Rutherford County, he has extensive experience and knowledge in taking cases to jury trials and dealing with the local court systems. He thoroughly understands DUI law and knows how to break down a DUI case, how to analyze all evidence to ensure that every possible defense is found and used. If you are facing DUI charges, it is strongly urged that you contact the firm to set up a consultation about your case as soon as possible.

DUI refers to driving while under the influence of alcohol or any drug, whether a street drug or prescription medicine. You will be charged with a DUI in Tennessee if your blood alcohol content is .08 or higher or your driving ability is impaired by marijuana, cocaine, or any drug which produces a stimulating or depressing effect on the central nervous system, including over-the-counter medicines which cause drowsiness. This offense depends on the opinion of a police officer who may stop you based on your driving patterns and can, therefore, be a very subjective matter.

Defending someone charged with a DUI can be a very complex matter involving a detailed examination of the existing evidence, including investigating why the police officer stopped you in the first place, if he had probable cause, how he conducted field sobriety tests, how chemical tests were done, and more. All of this takes an extensive understanding of the scientific and legal aspects of the case.

With the aggressive and competent assistance of the Murfreesboro DUI attorney at the firm, you will dramatically increase your chances of avoiding a DUI conviction with all of the negative consequences that will follow. You do not have to automatically plead guilty to a DUI. DUI defenses do exist and can be uncovered. By discussing your case with Mr. Parkerson, you will be given an honest assessment of where you stand, your legal rights and options, and how best to proceed in fighting the charges against you.

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Contact the Murfreesboro DUI Lawyer at the firm if you are facing DUI charges today.