Driving while intoxicated (DWI), sometimes also referred to as driving under the influence (DUI), is a very serious charge. If you fail a breathalyzer test when stopped by the police, and your case is not handled properly, you could face lifelong consequences.

If you have been convicted of this offense, you are likely to face:

• A DWI conviction will show up on both your criminal record and your driving history.

• Your driver’s license will be suspended for a certain period of time.

• You may go to jail.

• You will have to pay fines.

• You may need to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle, for which you will have to pay.

• You will have to participate in intervention programs and possibly other treatments.

• Your vehicle insurance premiums will increase for several years.

• It may be difficult to obtain life insurance with a DWI conviction.

If you have been arrested or are facing domestic violence charges, you could be facing jail time, forced to move out of your home, and have a criminal record. Most courts seek a minimum of 30 days in jail for a first-time domestic violence offense, with some courts requiring 60 or 90 days. If you have a felony domestic violence case, you could face a prison sentence of 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years. Due to the nature of the offense, most courts do not allow house arrest.

The key to avoiding jail time is having our experienced attorneys who can negotiate a sentence without having to serve jail time, allowing you to keep your job and your freedom. Community Lawyers have handled hundreds of domestic violence cases in Tennessee courts with outstanding results.

If you try to handle your domestic violence case without an experienced lawyer, it’s like running into the street with your eyes closed. Our team is fully prepared to do everything possible to assist you in such difficult situations.

When someone’s belongings are taken through violence or intimidation, an assault has been committed. Assault is similar to robbery, but in robbery, there is no use of fear or intimidation. The offense of assault carries a sentence of 3 to 7 years in prison, which can sometimes be extended to 7 to 14 years. If the victim of the assault is elderly or disabled, or the crime is committed in a church or school, the sentence can be increased to up to 15 years in prison.

Under certain circumstances, the sentence can go even further, ranging from 30 to 60 years in prison. Examples of simple assault include crimes such as wallet snatching or using threats to withdraw money from an ATM.

If a person carries or uses a weapon during a robbery, they commit armed robbery. If you make this mistake, allow us to defend you, and we will fight for you.

The use of a firearm or other weapon, or inflicting serious bodily harm during the commission of an assault, leads to a more severe sentence than simple assault. Assault is different from burglary or robbery, as assault involves a confrontation between individuals, the use or threat of force, and the intention to coerce someone (forcing them) and preventing them from resisting.

includes a range of crimes with varying penalties depending on the severity of the offense. Regardless of the type of theft you’re accused of, you can be sure that the penalties imposed by state lawmakers are severe, and it is crucial to take action to defend yourself against the accusation.

Theft is defined as acting with “the intent to deprive another person of property or to appropriate it for oneself or for a third party, unlawfully taking that property from its owner.” It includes the following offenses:

• Retail theft (shoplifting)

• Grand theft

• Vehicle theft

• Burglary

• Commercial theft

• Embezzlement

With our experience defending clients, you can increase the possibility of achieving a better outcome for the charges against you. However, quick action is necessary, along with the development of your defense strategy. It is critical to begin as soon as possible after the arrest.

Drug charges should be taken very seriously. The stress of not understanding what the future holds or the uncertainty of how long it will take to resolve your case can be overwhelming.

There are situations where the police exaggerate charges, add additional charges without justification, and obtain evidence by violating your fundamental constitutional rights.

If you have been arrested for a drug-related crime, whether for possession or distribution of narcotics, you face very serious consequences.

At Community Lawyers, we are equipped to fight for your rights against drug charges throughout Tennessee, including:

• Possession of cannabis

• Possession of cocaine

• Possession of drug paraphernalia

• Possession of controlled substances

• Possession with intent to sell

• Drug distribution

• Drug trafficking

• Manufacturing and cultivating drugs (Grow House)

• Drug conspiracy

If the charges you face involve marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription drugs (oxycodone, hydrocodone, Vicodin, Percocet, Valium, Xanax), or any other controlled substance, we can help you.

These charges can be complex. We can help you understand why these charges were brought and work to develop a legal strategy to defend against them.

From misdemeanor charges to serious felonies at the state or federal level, our drug crime defense attorneys have the experience to help you.