Driving Under the Influence of an Intoxicant

A DUI is a crime with serious and long lasting consequences.

If you have been charged with DUI, then it is extremely important that you contact The Boyd Firm, PC, immediately.

Attorney David M. Boyd is former United States Marine who served in the first gulf war.  Mr. Boyd will Aggressively represent you every step of the way relating to your driving under the influence charge.

The Boyd Firm, PC, will utilize all of its resources to investigate and defend this criminal charge.  The Boyd Firm, PC, will consult Toxicology Experts, Police Training and Tactics Experts, and Licensed Private Investigators to provide the most complete defense possible.

The Boyd Firm, PC, will investigate the facts of your case, including the details surrounding the governments method of obtaining and testing your breath or blood samples for the presence of alcohol and drugs.

The Boyd Firm, PC, will ensure that your constitutionally protected rights are not violated.  Mr. Boyd will hold the government accountable for violations of your constitutional rights and ensure they are brought to the Courts attention.

Your selection of an attorney to represent you in your driving under the influence charge is critical.  Do not let the government appoint a free lawyer, who is both over-worked and under-paid, to your case.

For Aggressive, Experienced Representation from a US Marine Corps Veteran, immediately contact Attorney David M. Boyd, of The Boyd Firm, PC, to schedule your consultation @ 865.246.1800.

Below, you will find useful information which you may wish to review prior to your consultation.

Current DUI Laws

Punishment governing DUI, or Driving Under the Influence, are set forth in Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-10-403 et seq.

Under current Tennessee Law, there are mandatory punishment which accompany ALL DUI convictions. The details of such mandatory punishment are set forth below:

1st Offense DUI:

• Revocation of Driver License for 1 year (may be eligible for restricted license);
• Minimum 48 hours in jail (for arrests occurring after July 1, 2008);
• 7 days in jail if your BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) was .20% or above;
• $350 fine;
• Probation for up to 11 months and 29 days following jail release;
• Alcohol Safety School;
• 24 hours or more of trash-pickup.

2nd Offense DUI:

• 45 days in jail, followed by 11 months and 29 days probation;
• Revocation of Driver License for 2 years (may be eligible for restricted license after 1 year);
• $600 fine.

3rd Offense DUI:

• 120 days in jail, followed by 11 months 29 days probation;
• $1100 fine;
• Revocation of Driver License for 3 years.

4th (or more) Offense DUI:

Felony DUI, punishments are more severe and carry with them possible prison time.

Additional possible consequences for ALL DUI offenses that aren't part of the mandatory punishments include:

• Incarceration;
• Additional drug and/or alcohol treatment;
• Random drug screens;
• Insurance rates skyrocket, mandatory filing of SR-22;
• Payment of court costs;
• Installment of Ignition Interlock System on your car. 

Call David Boyd at 865.246.1800 to schedule your consultation today.

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