Gatlinburg DUI Defense Attorney

Attorney in Gatlinburg, TN for Multiple DUI and BUI Charges

Despite the common use of the colloquial term used for driving under the influence (DUI) – drunk driving – you do not have to be drunk to get arrested and charged with a DUI. Under Tennessee law, a driver is considered legally intoxicated if his or her blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08 percent or higher. But the reality is that not everyone feels the effects of alcohol at 0.08 percent BAC.

There are many factors and variables that may play a role in DUI charges, and there are also many complexities involved in navigating the criminal justice system. This is why every person charged with DUI should have an experienced DUI defense lawyer representing them. At Jeffrey Coller, Knoxville Criminal Defense Attorney, we understand how these charges can impact a person's future. We have successfully defended many Gatlinburg area clients who have been charged with DUI.

Types of DUI Cases Our Firm Handles

There are several different types of DUI charges that may apply in different situations, and each one has its own set of penalties if you are convicted. They all involve mandatory license revocation, substance abuse program participation, fines, ignition interlock device (IID) installation, and potential jail or prison time.

The types of cases Jeffrey Coller, Knoxville Criminal Defense Attorney has experience defending include:

• First-time DUI offenders
• Second and subsequent DUI offenses
• CDL DUI
• Underage DWI
• Marijuana DUI
• Felony DUI
• Administrative hearings for implied consent violations (refusal to submit to BAC testing)

Jeffrey Coller, Knoxville Criminal Defense Attorney also represents clients who have been charged with boating under the influence (BUI). Many people do not realize that the state of Tennessee has strict laws for boat operators, and imposes the same level of sobriety that is required of motor vehicle operators. If you are boating at Great Smoky Mountains National Park or Douglas Lake Marina and are drinking alcohol, you can be arrested for BUI if your BAC level is 0.08 percent.

What Sets Our DUI Defense Law Firm Apart?

You are most likely reading this page because you or someone you love has been charged with a DUI. There are many law firms in Tennessee, but not all attorneys have the experience and skill to build and present a DUI defense. However, the DUI defense attorneys at Jeffrey Coller, Knoxville Criminal Defense Attorney do.

Our firm has been defending DUI clients for more than a decade. Our background includes multiple accolades and special training in DUI defense, including:

• Elite Lawyer Award every year from 2018 to the present
• Lead Counsel Rated every year from 2018 to the present
• Certificate of Completion in DUI Defense Law from Harvard Law School
• Certificate of Completion in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Even if your BAC was over the legal limit, a DUI defense lawyer from Jeffrey Coller, Knoxville Criminal Defense Attorney may be able to use several potential defenses to create reasonable doubt in the prosecution's case against you. These include the validity of the device used to measure your BAC, the validity of the traffic stop that resulted in the arrest, and whether or not police violated any of your rights during the arrest process.

Contact Our Gatlinburg, Tennessee DUI Defense Lawyers

If you have been arrested and charged with DUI or BUI, the impact a conviction can have can be devastating. Not only will you face the penalties listed above, but you may also face other collateral consequences, such as loss of employment opportunities or the suspension or revocation of any professional licenses you have. A conviction can even impact child custody if your child's other parent decides to use your conviction to try to prove to the court your drinking is putting your child in danger.

Do not take any risks with a DUI or BUI charge, even if it is your first time. Contact Jeffrey Coller, Knoxville Criminal Defense Attorney at 865-281-1000 to schedule your free consultation with one of our dedicated Gatlinburg DUI defense lawyers and learn about your legal options for defending against these charges.