In Tennessee, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a serious crime, subjecting offenders to harsh penalties, which include mandatory jail time and loss of one's driver's license. Hiring a Knoxville TN DUI Lawyer (or a Tennessee DUI lawyer in the jurisdiction in which you were arrested) is one of the most important decisions you will make if you are arrested for a Tennessee DUI and should not be taken lightly.
Although we understand the growing problem of DUI in our society, the often-overlooked fact is that innocent persons are charged each day with this offense. Furthermore, it is the philosophy of our Knoxville DUI Lawyers to vigorously protect the constitutional rights of Tennessee citizens. Therefore, even if you believe you may have been driving under the influence at the time of your arrest, you may be able to win your case if your constitutional rights or other rights guaranteed under Tennessee law were violated.
The mission of the Knoxville DUI Attorneys of the Oberman & Rice Law Firm (formerly The Oberman Law Firm) is to zealously represent our DUI and criminal defense clients while maintaining the highest standards of professional responsibility and ethics.
Although we understand the growing problem of DUI in our society, the often-overlooked fact is that innocent persons are charged each day with this offense. Furthermore, it is the philosophy of our Knoxville DUI Lawyers to vigorously protect the constitutional rights of Tennessee citizens. Therefore, even if you believe you may have been driving under the influence at the time of your arrest, you may be able to win your case if your constitutional rights or other rights guaranteed under Tennessee law were violated.
The mission of the Knoxville DUI Attorneys of the Oberman & Rice Law Firm (formerly The Oberman Law Firm) is to zealously represent our DUI and criminal defense clients while maintaining the highest standards of professional responsibility and ethics.
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Working together since 2002, Steve Oberman & Sara Compher-Rice form a cohesive team sharing legal knowledge, scientific developments and innovative trial techniques unique to Tennessee DUI defense.
Many have referred to our practice as a boutique law firm.
In other words, rather than offer general legal services, our practice is focused in a particular area of law-in our case, on the defense of those accused of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and other related crimes (such as Implied Consent Violation, Underage DWI, Boating Under the Influence (BUI), Underage Consumption, Drug Possession, or Traffic Offenses).
Many have referred to our practice as a boutique law firm.
In other words, rather than offer general legal services, our practice is focused in a particular area of law-in our case, on the defense of those accused of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and other related crimes (such as Implied Consent Violation, Underage DWI, Boating Under the Influence (BUI), Underage Consumption, Drug Possession, or Traffic Offenses).
Since graduating from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1980, Mr. Oberman has established himself as a national authority on the intricacies of DUI defense law.
Early in his practice, Mr. Oberman developed an extensive knowledge of defending those charged with the crime of driving under the influence.
This knowledge, combined with his background in the sciences, gave Mr. Oberman a unique perspective in defending those accused of driving under the influence.
As a Tennessee DUI attorney, Mr. Oberman has successfully represented over two thousand clients charged with DUI.
Early in his practice, Mr. Oberman developed an extensive knowledge of defending those charged with the crime of driving under the influence.
This knowledge, combined with his background in the sciences, gave Mr. Oberman a unique perspective in defending those accused of driving under the influence.
As a Tennessee DUI attorney, Mr. Oberman has successfully represented over two thousand clients charged with DUI.
While the correct abbreviation in for Driving Under the Influence under Tennessee DUI law is "DUI, " this offense is also commonly referred to as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Drunk Driving, Operating Under the Influence (OUI), Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), and Impaired Driving.
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is not only a serious crime under Tennessee DUI laws, carrying harsh penalties for offenders, but DUI cases are also among the most complex in our judicial system.
One reason DUI cases are so complex is the many constitutional law issues relating to illegal searches and seizures, which so often are encountered in drunk driving investigations.
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is not only a serious crime under Tennessee DUI laws, carrying harsh penalties for offenders, but DUI cases are also among the most complex in our judicial system.
One reason DUI cases are so complex is the many constitutional law issues relating to illegal searches and seizures, which so often are encountered in drunk driving investigations.
While most DUI offenses are classified as misdemeanors rather than felonies, the TN DUI penalties for DUI convictions are typically much more serious than other misdemeanors.
Though TN DUI penalties will differ in each case, depending on the particular facts and circumstances, all DUI convictions require mandatory jail time.
The summary below of TN DUI penalties is intended to be general in nature and should not be relied upon without individual consultation with a well-qualified DUI lawyer in Knoxville, Tennessee or the Tennessee jurisdiction in which you were arrested.
Though TN DUI penalties will differ in each case, depending on the particular facts and circumstances, all DUI convictions require mandatory jail time.
The summary below of TN DUI penalties is intended to be general in nature and should not be relied upon without individual consultation with a well-qualified DUI lawyer in Knoxville, Tennessee or the Tennessee jurisdiction in which you were arrested.
Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs) are physical coordination tests commonly administered to motorists suspected of Driving Under the Influence.
These tests may be classified as Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) or Non-Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs).
Law enforcement agencies in Knoxville, Tennessee and across the state of Tennessee commonly use these tests to determine if an individual is under the influence of alcohol, drug or another intoxicant.
Steve and Sara often lecture and have authored many articles on the history, research and development of the SFSTs.
These tests may be classified as Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) or Non-Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs).
Law enforcement agencies in Knoxville, Tennessee and across the state of Tennessee commonly use these tests to determine if an individual is under the influence of alcohol, drug or another intoxicant.
Steve and Sara often lecture and have authored many articles on the history, research and development of the SFSTs.
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