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Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: 865.540.8300
Fax: 865.474.9397
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Under Tennessee law, the penalty for a DUI can be enhanced for certain reasons. These reasons, which can result in harsher sentencing for those convicted of DUI / DWI, are known as aggravating factors. First, if the driver had a very high blood alcohol concentration, which grossly exceeds the 0.08 percent concentration at which state law presumes a driver is impaired, the judge can and likely will impose a tougher sentence. The second factor that can result in a more severe sentence is having a child under the age of 18 years of age in the vehicle at the time the DUI occurred. Police, prosecutors, and judges tend to take the presence of a minor seriously, because the driver is endangering the welfare of a child. Additionally, the driver of the vehicle is setting an example of poor adult behavior by drinking and driving in front of a young and impressionable person.
DUI is also an enhanceable crime under Tennessee law. An enhanceable charge is one for which the penalty worsens each additional time a person is convicted of the charge. For example, a driver who is convicted of misdemeanor driving under the influence one time will typically receive a much lighter sentence than a driver facing his third or fourth conviction for the same offense. For example, fourth-time DUIs are charged as felonies in accordance with Tennessee state law. The enhanceable Tennessee DUI/DWI scheme is similar to those used in other states. Incidentally, the earlier DUI convictions need not have occurred in Tennessee: even out-of-state DUI convictions will count toward the total necessary to enhance the offense. For subsequent DUI convictions, longer terms in jail, higher fines, and longer periods of driver's license suspension - or even permanent or indefinite driver's license revocation - can result.
As your Tennessee DUI defense attorney, Marcos Garza will handle all aspects of your case from start to finish. With his unyielding legal support and guidance, you can rest assured knowing your rights and your freedom are well protected. From the investigation to the court room, Attorney Marcos Garza will be beside you every step of the way advocating and negotiating on your behalf to get the best possible results for your case.
“Marcos was a very assertive and effective. He handled my case from all angles and used every resource in order to resolve my legal issues.”