DUI

West Tennessee DUI Defense Lawyers

A DUI charge is a serious matter. Conviction can put your ability to drive in jeopardy. You may face large fines, required alcohol counseling, and jail time. It is important to have legal counsel from an attorney who can educate you about your options and your rights. At Mueller & Ellis, PLC in Jackson, Tennessee, we want our clients to make informed decisions. We take the time to explain their options and the law to them. This allows them to make reasoned decisions about the type of defense they want us to pursue on their behalf. For more information about our approach to DUI defense, contact us today.

Common questions after a drunk driving charge

After an arrest for DUI, you probably have many questions. Our lawyers can answer questions such as:

• Will I lose my license?
• How much will this cost?
• Will I have to go to jail?
• Will my insurance rates go up?
• Are there alternatives to jail time?
• Should I have refused the blood test?
• Was the traffic stop legal?

How a lawyer can help with a DUI charge

In addition to answering all your questions, we can provide you with a vigorous and effective defense against a drunk driving charge. If the arresting officer took your license, you only have 10 days to request a hearing to recover it before a DMV suspension takes effect. We can represent you at the administrative hearing. In addition, we will review the legality of the traffic stop. We will investigate the qualifications and training of the officer who administered the breathalyzer tests and the field sobriety tests. If there were irregularities, we can file motions to exclude the evidence. If the court dismisses your DUI charge, we can help you get the charge expunged from the public record.

Boating under the influence (BUI)

Operating a boat or any watercraft such as a JetSki or Skidoo while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a crime in Tennessee. The threshold for a boating under the influence (BUI) charge is the same as for a DUI, .08. The penalties are also similar—you risk heavy fines, the loss of your boating license, and jail time. Depending on the location of the arrest, federal penalties may also apply if convicted of a BUI. It is important to contact an attorney immediately after an arrest for a BUI. Our attorneys can help defend you against your charges.

Attorneys with experience and knowledge

Attorney Jeff Mueller has been certified as a Tennessee Criminal Trial Specialist. As one of the limited number of law firms in the state with this type of specialist, we are well equipped to defend your rights. We urge people charged with a DUI or BUI to consult an attorney right away—there is a great deal at stake. Contact Mueller & Ellis, PLC in Jackson, Tennessee, to learn how our attorneys can help.