Building A Strong Defense Strategy For Your DUI Case
Being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) is a frightening and anxiety-provoking situation. The consequences of a conviction are serious. In Tennessee, a DUI conviction carries a minimum jail sentence, even for a first offense.
If you’ve been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, avoiding a conviction is essential. A DUI conviction can involve:
- Heavy fines
- Jail time
- Driver’s license suspension
- Ignition interlock device installation
- Drug and alcohol treatment
My name is Jeremy Trapp. As a Smithville DUI defense lawyer, I can fight to get your charges reduced or even dismissed, depending on the details of your arrest. Don’t assume that a conviction is inevitable. Call me at 615-694-5820 to discuss your options.
A DUI Charge Needs A Strong Defense
A DUI charge can be challenged on many fronts. Police must follow strict procedures during a DUI arrest, and any deviation can be used to challenge the charges.
First, police must have “cause” to pull you over for speeding or driving slowly or erratically. I can also challenge the case if the arresting officer:
- Didn’t read you your rights
- Performed the field sobriety tests incorrectly
- Lacked sufficient cause to pull you over
- Used faulty breath test equipment
As the criminal defense attorney at Jeremy D. Trapp, Attorney at Law, I have a proven track record of successfully fighting all types of DUI charges, from first offenses to felonies. I can even help if you’re from out of state and got arrested while passing through Tennessee.
Call To Keep Your Record Clean
There are many ways to fight a DUI charge. A free initial consultation can help you understand your options – you have nothing to lose by coming in but everything to lose if you’re convicted. Give your future a chance and schedule a meeting with me in DeKalb County. Call me at 615-694-5820 or use the email form.