The Garza Law Firm, PLLC

1.888.540.8300

East Tennessee DUI  Defense Lawyers Protecting Your Future

550 Main St, suite 340

Knoxville, TN 37902

Experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys

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

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The “Nice Person” or “I’ve Never Been In Trouble” Defense

Many of my clients often question whether or not the fact that they do something very honorable for a living or the fact that they are now in their 30s, 40s, 50s and have never been in trouble will allow them to go into court and get out of their Tennessee DUI.  

The answer is usually, no.  Although it is always more helpful than harmful to have a clean criminal history and to be gainfully employed, Tennessee legislation and lobbying groups have put strong pressure on the judicial system to aggressively prosecute those citizens charge with Tennessee DUI.  In fact, many counties across Tennessee may have specific “no leniency” or “no deals” policies that prevent District Attorneys from allowing citizens with no prior criminal history from pleading guilty to lesser-included offenses such as Reckless Driving.

Policies by certain counties or jurisdictions that prevent your case from being “worked out” does not mean that you will be found guilty, but rather, it is important that you hire a Tennessee DUI attorney who is well-versed in Tennessee DUI law and is well-educated in the possible defenses to defeating a Tennessee DUI charge at a hearing or trial.  Be wary of any Tennessee lawyer who tells you that there is nothing you can do but show up and make sure the Tennessee State Trooper or Officer is present. This advice is most often given by people less committed to vigorously defending Tennessee DUI cases.

Call now for a free conversation and to schedule a free appointment with a Tennessee DUI defense lawyer.  Call 888-DUI-CALL  (888-384-2255) as soon as possible.  We find that the best results are obtained when you involve a Tennessee DUI lawyer early in the process.  The call is free and the first appointment is free.