Drunk Driving Defense and Traffic Offenses in Williamson County, Tennessee
Tennessee has tough DUI laws, with harsh penalties even for a first offense. But jail time and loss of driving privileges are not your only worries. A DUI conviction can create financial hardships, employment problems and other collateral consequences for you and your family.
At Johnston & Street Attorneys at Law, we will make every effort to spare you from these serious penalties. Our experienced criminal defense lawyers provide aggressive representation for a drunk driving arrest or traffic violation.
Accused of Driving Under the Influence?
Our Franklin law firm serves Williamson County and surrounding counties of Middle Tennessee. Contact us immediately if you or a family member was arrested for DUI.
Franklin DUI/DWI Attorneys • Spring Hill Drunk Driving Lawyers
We have defended hundreds of people — adults, teenagers, retirees, you name it — arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal substances or prescription medications. We understand what is at stake:
- A first DUI conviction calls for a minimum of 48 hours in jail, fines up to $1,500, license revocation for one year and community service (highway trash clean-up).
- For a second DUI, the penalties ratchet up to 45 days in jail, fines up to $3,500 and license revocation for two years, and possible vehicle forfeiture.
- A third DUI carries three months of jail time, and a fourth DUI is a felony punishable by years in state prison.
- Under new law in Tennessee, the court can require an ignition interlock if (a) your blood alcohol content was above .15, (b) you had a passenger under 18 in the car, (c) you refused the breath or blood test or (d) you have a prior DUI conviction.
Our goal is to avoid the criminal record and serious punishments by getting the case dismissed, by negotiating an alternative or by taking the case to trial. We have successfully challenged first-time and repeat offense DUIs on the basis of the traffic stop, the field sobriety tests, contradictory evidence of the video camera and results of the breath or blood test.
Traffic Offenses
Although the occasional traffic ticket may not justify hiring a lawyer, if you already have a record of traffic offenses, or make your living with a commercial driver's license (CDL), a traffic ticket can be a serious matter. By voluntarily paying the fine, you are pleading guilty, which could unwittingly lead to an enhanced sentence and problems with your CDL and your ability to earn a living. Some traffic offenses are actually misdemeanor crimes and may carry jail time.
We can explain where you stand and help you fight serious traffic violations to prevent or limit the consequences:
- Speeding ticket
- Driving without insurance
- Driving while suspended
- Reckless driving
- Hit and run (leaving the scene of an accident)
- Fleeing police
Experience Matters in DUI Defense
You can't just pick the first name in the phone book. With everything at stake, you need experienced defense lawyers like Covey Johnston and Tim Street.
Call 888-430-6012 for a free, confidential consultation, or contact us online.
