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Understand Your Rights Following Your 1st DUI in Tennessee

Are you trying to understand your options after being charged with your 1st DUI offense? Ridings Law Group, P.C. can inform you of your rights and make sure they are respected. The first step in a strong DUI defense is ensuring that your rights have not been violated, either during the arrest or during any other part of the process. If you are arrested for DUI, it is important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible, even if this is your first DUI offense.

We encourage you to contact our office at (615) 412-0222 right away if you have been arrested for driving under the influence.

DUI Legislation in Tennessee

Tennessee law defines driving under the influence as operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, including legal prescription drugs and illegal drugs. The law has set the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for DUI at .08% or higher. A BAC that is above the legal limit is enough for a reasonable presumption of intoxication under the law.

BAC Testing in Tennessee

Blood alcohol content can be tested with either a breathalyzer or blood samples. Anyone who has been trained to take a breath sample can perform this test, such as law enforcement officers. However, only certified medical professionals may take blood samples to test a person’s BAC. You have the right to have another certified laboratory perform an additional test on any sample.

Things to know about BAC testing include:

  • The results of BAC testing are admissible in a criminal case
  • If an officer did not request a test, that is also admissible
  • There is a presumption of intoxication with a BAC of .08% or higher
  • The results of this testing can be disputed by a competent lawyer

This area of law can be complex and rules and penalties for DUI are frequently changing. Even if this is the first offense, the penalties can be serious and have a significant impact on your life. Do not hesitate to seek legal advice, if you are arrested for DUI. Our DUI defense lawyer in Nashville stays abreast of all changes to legislation to provide a strong legal solution for every client.

If you have been arrested for DUI contact us today for reliable legal advice.

Recent Victories

Helping You Achieve the Best Result
  • Acquitted of 1st Degree and 2nd Degree Murder First Degree Murder
  • Not Guilty. Acquitted at Trial. Domestic Assault
  • Case Dismissed DUI
  • Case Dismissed Felony Possession of Marijuana
  • Reduced to Reckless Endangerment DUI
  • Case Dismissed DUI
  • Not Guilty DUI Second Offense
  • Case Dismissed and Expunged DUI
  • Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing Identity Theft, Forgery
  • No Conviction Unlawful Photography

Meet Our Attorney

Attorney David Ridings is an accomplished Nashville criminal defense attorney with more than three decades of legal experience under his belt. In addition to his extensive legal practice, Attorney Ridings spent 10 years serving as a police officer and worked with the Davidson County District Attorney’s Office as a prosecutor. Now, he uses this experience to aggressively defend his clients’ rights. Attorney Ridings understands the law, as well as common law enforcement mistakes and prosecution tactics. He can use this in-depth knowledge to help you navigate the legal process and fight for your rights, your future, and your freedom.

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