Davidson County DUI Defense Lawyer Protecting Your Future
A DUI charge in Davidson County is serious. When you are pulled over near downtown Nashville or stopped in the neighborhoods surrounding Music Row, the experience is unsettling. The potential consequences can disrupt your life, job and freedom. You need strong legal help, and Jonathan W. Turner, Attorney, can provide that to you.
Attorney Jonathan W. Turner brings nearly two decades of legal experience to your defense. As a former prosecutor, he possesses vital insider knowledge of how the state builds its cases. This knowledge gives him a powerful advantage in challenging the evidence against you in the Nashville courts.
What A DUI Means In Tennessee
In Tennessee, a DUI means operating a vehicle while impaired. You face charges if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08% or higher (for those 21 and older). Charges also apply if you drive while impaired by any drug, including prescriptions, that affects your ability to safely control a vehicle. For drivers under 21, the limit is 0.02% BAC. The moment you are charged, you must make critical decisions. This includes your choice regarding chemical testing, as Tennessee’s implied consent law immediately triggers an administrative license suspension if you refuse.
This is why a hiring a defense attorney – who knows the Davidson County court system – to be on your side is essential.
The Permanent Consequences Of Conviction
Many people ask how long a DUI stays on their record. In Tennessee, a DUI conviction stays on your criminal record permanently.
Tennessee law generally prohibits the expungement of a DUI conviction. This means the conviction will appear on background checks for employment, housing and other opportunities forever.
Furthermore, a conviction can drastically increase your vehicle insurance costs (requiring an SR-22 filing). It may also restrict your ability to travel internationally, particularly to Canada.
Because the stakes are so high for your permanent record, fighting the charge aggressively is the only way to safeguard your future.
Aggressive Defense For Nashville Residents
Whether this is your first arrest or a subsequent charge, you need a representation that understands the prosecutor’s methods. Leveraging his experience as a former prosecutor, Mr. Turner develops a custom-tailored strategy to challenge every part of the state’s case, from the legality of the traffic stop to the accuracy of the breathalyzer. His defense focuses on identifying procedural errors, such as a lack of probable cause for the initial stop, or improper calibration of the breath testing equipment used by the Metro Nashville Police Department.
Dedicated Help For Every Case
If you face your first DUI, do not let fear keep you from defending yourself. A first offense brings mandatory jail time, fines and an ignition interlock device (IID). Mr. Turner explores every avenue to mitigate the damage, including seeking reduced charges and fighting to protect your driving privileges.
He conducts an independent review of all video evidence to ensure that the Field Sobriety Tests were administered correctly according to the standards of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. He will also make sure that all constitutional rights are honored during the arrest process.
Repeat convictions drastically increase penalties, such as years in jail and long license revocations. When your freedom is at risk, a dedicated advocate must challenge the evidence. Do not settle for the first plea bargain. Let a DUI attorney fight for your license, freedom and future.
Start Your Davidson County DUI Defense Today
If you face DUI charges in Davidson County, do not delay. Time is critical in DUI defense, so contact Mr. Turner right away. Call 615-678-0029 or email the office of Mr. Turner to schedule your free initial consultation today.