Law Changes That Can Affect Your Rights
If you’ve never been embroiled in the legal system before,
it can be a daunting experience. If you’ve been accused of a crime, whether it’s burglary, DUI, manslaughter or some form of negligence, you should call upon an attorney who will protect your civil and constitutional rights in accordance with current Tennessee law.
State and local laws are constantly changing. For example, if you are arrested for DUI/DWI, Tennessee law now allows officers the choice to ask a driver to submit to a breath test or blood test or both. Memphis criminal law attorney Stephen Leffler has been practicing criminal law in Tennessee for over 25 years and understands how changes in the law can affect your situation.
While most Tennessee DUI offenses are classified as misdemeanors, the penalties for Tennessee DUI can be serious. When faced with arrest, you have a right not to offer evidence against yourself and you don’t have to answer questions asked by the officer that would implicate you in a crime. At trial, the state of Tennessee must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you are guilty of every element of the DUI crime. You are under no duty to help the police convict you.
After you are formally charged, you have the right to legal counsel at all critical stages of trial. Being arrested for DUI or any other criminal offense is a life-changing experience; you want a criminal defense attorney who is familiar with the law as it stands today.
That’s why you should contact The Law Office of Steven Leffler, PC. For a free consultation complete our email form or call.
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