Jonathan W. Turner, Attorney

How a child passenger may impact a Williamson County DUI

2026-04-12T13:08:03Z

Motorists in Williamson County and across Tennessee are at risk of driving under the influence (DUI) charges if they drive poorly or fail chemical tests. Frequently, DUI offenses are misdemeanor charges, provided that no one sustained injuries and the driver does not have multiple prior convictions on their record. However, state authorities can sometimes pursue more serious charges, including felony DUI charges or related felony offenses, when there are aggravating factors present. The presence of a minor child in the vehicle at the time of a DUI arrest can potentially put a motorist at risk of a felony charge. Parents headed home with their children from a Franklin-area restaurant, for example, could end up facing serious criminal charges, even if no one gets hurt.

Tennessee laws recently changed

State statutes regulating child endangerment recently changed, and that adjustment has an impact on DUI cases where there are minor passengers in the vehicle. It may now be possible for the state to pursue a felony charge against a driver who is under the influence while transporting children in their vehicle. The presence of a child in the vehicle can lead to a child endangerment charge in addition to a DUI charge. A first offense carries a mandatory minimum of 30 days in jail and $1,000 fines. The state can also suspend the driver's license for a year. In cases where children sustain serious injuries, felony child endangerment charges could be possible. The penalties then increase to between two and 12 years in prison if the child sustained injuries or between eight and 30 years in prison if the child dies. Reporting to the Department of Children's Services is common, especially if the person driving is a parent, even if no one sustained injuries. The situation can quickly change from an inconvenient traffic stop to life-altering criminal charges. Anyone accused of a DUI offense likely requires legal guidance, but those facing charges that involve aggravating factors are especially vulnerable. An attorney can assist with an evaluation of the state's case and with the development of a defense strategy that can limit the likelihood of a felony conviction that could forever affect an individual’s opportunities in life.

Yes DUI for Drugs Can Be Beaten

2026-04-01T17:41:17Z

Yes DUI for drugs can be beaten. The issues arise on how the State can prove intoxication. The problem is if there's no presumption of dui by drugs in Tennessee . in addition, if it's a DUI marijuana intoxication case, the State has a difficult time with a jury panel due to the likelihood of pro marijuana jurors on the jury. Call Jonathan W Turner,, Attorney, 615-979-6401 for an attorney who has actually beaten these types of charges.

What can you do once you been charged with a DUI?

2026-04-01T17:41:49Z

1. Immediately begin researching for an attorney. You face serious consequences with a DUI including jail and loss of license. You need an attorney to fight for you. 2. Focus on attorneys with significant DUI experience. DUI defense requires technical skill more than any other crimes. It requires knowledge of the U.S. and TN Constitution, TN laws, TN procedural and evidentiary rules. 3. Make sure your attorney actually gets results and just is not showing up to court and pleading you guilty with no effort or investigation. 4. Stay out of trouble. The last thing you want is to get another DUI charge and face worse consequences. if you want an attorney to fight for you with proven and trusted results around Midldle TN, call Jonathan W. Turner at 615-979-6401.

Trial or No Trial: Sometimes Trial is the Best Option

2026-04-01T17:42:18Z

A common question for criminal defendant's is should I go to trial. The answer is not simple. However if the prosecutor is offering unreasonable plea offers, then trial is often the best option. However there is one important point about this. If the defense attorney is not experienced and is not great at trial, then prosecutor's can exploit this weakness. If you want a trial attorney who has tried thousands of cases as a prosecutor, then call Jonathan W. Turner. He will fight for your rights.

Serious Crimes Require Serious Attorneys

2026-04-01T17:42:31Z

If you are charged with a serious crime, you need to have a seriously good attorney fighting for you. In addition, if your attorney was seriously good at being a prosecutor, then it is a good indicator of being seriously good as a defense attorney. Jonathan W. Turner was the youngest Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney due to being relentless as a trial attorney. This helps him fight as a defense attorney because he knows both sides. Call Jonathan W. Turner at 615-979-6401 if you want a serious defense.

Is it hopeless if you are legally drunk and been charged with a DUI?

2026-04-01T17:42:55Z

No, there are many constitutional and statutory rules regarding how the police are to conduct a DUI investigation. One important hurdle is that any traffic stop must be legal. Recently Jonathan W. Turner, Attorney had a DUI dismissed due to an illegal traffic stop despite the accused being over the limit. For any help in a DUI charge, call Jonathan W. Turner as he will fight for your rights.

Taking the Sting out of a Domestic Relations Charge

2026-04-01T17:43:18Z

Jonathan W. Turner is a former Virginia and domestic violence prosecutor. He has tried hundreds of domestic violence cases as a prosecutor and knows how to combat these charges. Some issues that help in a defense: 1. Having no criminal record. 2 Having no witnesses. 3. Having no visible injuries. 4. Partner or spouse who wants to reconcile relaironship. Having a domestic violence charge is serious due to not being able to have a gun if convicted. However Mr. Turner knows how prosecutor's work and can help lessen the charges and hopefully get them off your criminal record.

Jonathan W. Turner Awarded Again

2025-07-07T10:34:03Z

Jonathan W. Turner, Attorney, was awarded once again a Top 100 National Trial Lawyers designation. He tried thousands of cases as a Virginia prosecutor and uses that experience for fighting for client’s rights and freedom.

Vigorous Cross Leads to Dismissal

2025-07-07T10:34:08Z

Domestic Violence criminal cases often are he said/she said cases. Basically one person's word over another. The key to any such defense is vigorous cross examination that leads to the truth. Recently Jonathan W. Turner obtained a dismissal due to vigorous cross examination that had the state's witness admit that he incapacitated the defendant and had engaged in mutual combat. Without cross, the witness' version of events would have led to a miscarriage of justice.

Stubborn Da Requires Attorney to Fight For You

2025-07-07T10:34:12Z

What does it mean when you have a DA who just refuses to negotiate anything other than pleading guilty? This occurs all the time and can lead to frustration. However your attorney needs to fight for you and not give up. Often cases end up in Trial Court due to lack of negotiation. This actually can work in the favor due to the DA having to actually prove their case on the merits. Jonathan W. Turner, Attorney has obtained multiple complete dismissals by zealously fighting for his clients and not givng up.