What to do About a Nashville DUI?

by Jack Black

So what is someone to do when charged with a DUI in Nashville? Well first, I would suggest that you find a local DUI lawyer who is experienced working with local courts and Tennessee laws. It can be a stressful process, so it is important to find a lawyer who can answer your questions. A lawyer can work deals that you cannot do yourself, which may get you off the charge or even may help get the charge reduced.

Not all DUI charges each year make it to a court trail. Many of the charges are settled by your lawyer within a few months of your charge without ever going to court. This is one reason why you should actively look for a lawyer to help in your DUI charge. They do a lot to help your case.

Before having your trail, you will be required to attend a settlement docket where the court processes about 100 defendants at once. The court is working through these cases to either settle them on the spot or schedule them for a future court day. If you do not settle, you will follow up with a 2nd court date.

The second count visit will be your trail. This is when most DUI cases are settled. It is really important to find a lawyer before this court appearance. Do not leave the outcome up to luck, because your DUI trail will either be settle on this day or will be sent to the Grand Jury.

The punishment for a DUI offense varies with the number of times you have been charged with a DUI offense. If it is your first offense, there is a 10% chance you will end up in a criminal court. It is your second offense, there is a 25% chance for going to a criminal court. So if you got off easy once, do not drink and drive again. If you do go to court, it my take several months to settle.

Punishments for DUI convictions are designed to be harsh. If you want to avoid these punishments, I suggest finding a DUI lawyer to help you settle the case. If it is your first offense, you are looking at jail time, loss of license, a fine, and safety school. If this is your second or third offense, you will receive many of the same punishments but at a higher degree. You may also be required to act as a public servant and pick up trash in public areas.

If this is your second conviction, you’re looking at around 45 days in jail and may even loss you license for two years. They may also place you on probation after jail and make you pay a hefty find. The punishments only get harder with each new conviction.

If you don’t drink and drive, than you can easily afford a DUI. This is the best way to avoid a DUI, which can be life changing and very dangerous. If you are charged with a DUI, it is important to hire a local, Nashville based, DUI lawyer to help you handle your case.

About the Author:
Chris Brown writes use advice on dealing with a DUI in Nashville and provides advice on finding a Nashville DUI lawyer on his website.

Published by: Jack Black on February 24th, 2009 | Filed under Legal



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