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 crime, you are likely to face:

• A conviction for DWI will appear on both your criminal record and your driving history.
• Your driver’s license will be suspended for a certain period of time.
• You could go to jail.
• You will have to pay fines.
• You may have to install a breathalyzer device in your vehicle, which you will need to pay for.
• You will be required to participate in intervention programs and possibly other treatments.
• Your car insurance premium 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 may be facing a jail sentence, being forced to move out of your home, and having 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 jail sentence of 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years. Due to the nature of the crime, most courts do not allow house arrest.

The key to avoiding jail time is having our experienced attorneys in these cases, who can negotiate a sentence without serving time in jail, allowing you to keep your job and your freedom. Abogados de la Comunidad has worked on hundreds of domestic violence cases in Tennessee courts with remarkable results.

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

When someone’s belongings are taken through violence or intimidation, it is considered assault. Assault is similar to robbery, but in robbery, fear or intimidation is not used. The crime of assault carries a sentence of 3 to 7 years in prison, which can sometimes extend from 7 to 14 years. If the victim of the assault is elderly or disabled, or if the crime occurs in a church or school, the sentence can be extended up to 15 years in prison.

Under certain circumstances, the sentence can be even longer, ranging from 30 to 60 years in prison. Examples of simple assault include purse snatching or using threats to withdraw money from an ATM, etc.

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

The use of a firearm or another weapon, or inflicting serious bodily injury during the commission of an assault, carries a stricter sentence than simple assault. Assault is different from burglary or robbery because assault involves a confrontation between individuals, the use of force or the threat of force, and the intent to coerce a third party (forcefully compelling them) and prevent them from resisting.

There are a series of theft crimes with different penalties, depending on the severity of the offense. No matter what type of theft you have been charged with, you can be sure that the penalties imposed by state legislators are harsh, and you need to take action to defend yourself against the charge.

Theft is acting with ‘the intent to deprive another of property or to appropriate it for oneself or for a third party, unlawfully taking such property from an owner.’ It includes the following crimes:

• Retail theft
• Grand theft
• Vehicle theft
• Burglary
• Shoplifting
• Embezzlement

With our knowledge defending our clients, you can increase the chances of a better outcome for the charges against you. However, swift action is very necessary, as well as the development of your defense strategy. It is critical to begin as soon as possible after the arrest.

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

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 crime related to the possession or sale of narcotics, you are facing some very serious consequences.

At Abogados de la Comunidad, we are able to fight for your rights against any 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
• Drug manufacturing and cultivation (Grow House)
• Drug conspiracy

If the charges you are facing are related to marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription medications (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 filed and will work to develop a legal strategy to defend against them.

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