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The Garza Law Firm, PLLC defends Tennessee Driving Under the Influence and Tennessee Boating Under the Influence charges, as well as other Personal Injury and Criminal Defense cases, across the State of Tennessee. The Garza Law Firm serves the following cities and counties, including but not limited to: • Alcoa • Anderson County • Athens • Blount County • Bradley County • Campbell County • Chattanooga • Claiborne County • Cleveland • Clinton • Cocke County • Cookeville • Crossville • Cumberland County • Dandridge • Englewood • Etowah • Gatlinburg • Grainger County • Greene County • Greeneville • Hamblen County • Hamilton County • Hancock County • Harriman • Hawkins County • Jefferson City • Jefferson County • Johnson City • Knoxville • Knox County • Lenoir City • Loudon County • Madisonville • Marion County • Maryville • Maynardville • McMinn County • Meigs County • Monroe County• Morgan County • Morristown • New Market • Newport • New Tazewell • Oak Ridge • Oliver Springs • Overton County • Pigeon Forge • Polk County • Putnam County • Rhea County • Roane County • Rutledge • Scott County • Sequatchie County • Sevier County • Sevierville • Sullivan County • Sweetwater • Tazewell • Tellico Plains • Unicoi County • Union County • Vonore • Wartburg • Washington County
Tennessee DUI – Breath Tests
Tennessee law requires that a driver submit to a breath test when “reasonable grounds” exist to believe that a driver is operating a motor vehicle while under the influence or impaired by alcohol or drugs.
Many of our clients believe that if an individual has submitted to a breath or other type of chemical test, that they are automatically going to be found guilty if their breath test result was .08 or greater.
This is often NOT TRUE. There are many defenses that may arise with regard to breathe test evidence when a Tennessee DUI Lawyer vigorously defends a Tennessee DUI charge. Some of the defenses or problems with Tennessee breath tests included, but are not limited to:
1) The breath testing device has not been properly maintained
2) The officer did not wait the appropriate length of time before administering the breath test
3) The officer did not administer the test properly
4) The officer cannot demonstrate the necessary knowledge or properly introduce the evidence at a DUI hearing or DUI trial
5) The client burped or belched during the waiting period prior to taking the breath test
6) The correct analyst is not available to introduce the evidence against the driver at a DUI trial or DUI hearing
7) The breath testing device was malfunctioning
8) And many others
In order to successfully defend a Tennessee DUI charge, we find that it is vital that you hire an experienced Tennessee DUI lawyer or Tennessee DUI attorney as early as possible in your case. Early involvement by a committed Tennessee DUI defense lawyer will give you the best chance of defending your DUI and other related Tennessee criminal charges. Do not delay. Call 888-DUI-CALL (888-384-2255) for a free discussion about the options available for defending your DUI. We can also schedule a free initial appointment to discuss defending your Tennessee DUI charge or other Tennessee criminal charge.
At the Garza Law Firm, we rely on technology, hard work and commitment in treating every Tennessee DUI case as though it were our own.