Nashville DUI Lawyer

Experienced Nashville DUI Defense

If you have been arrested or charged with DUI in Nashville or elsewhere in Middle Tennessee, knowing what you are facing and what options may be available can help you make informed decisions about what comes next. A DUI charge can affect your driver’s license, finances, employment, reputation, and freedom.

Michael Killen has maintained his own Nashville law practice since 2010 and has experience representing individuals facing DUI and other criminal charges. He examines the circumstances of each case, including the traffic stop, officer’s observations, field sobriety testing, chemical testing, video evidence, and other factors that may affect the defense.

At Killen Law, Michael takes the time to understand what happened, identify potential legal issues, and explain the legal issues involved based on the specific facts involved.

Get in touch with Michael at (615) 549-8117 to discuss your charges today!

How Killen Law Evaluates DUI Charges

A DUI charge is shaped by what happened during the traffic stop, investigation, arrest, and testing process. Reviewing those details carefully can help identify potential legal issues and questions about the prosecution’s evidence.

Depending on the specific details of the case, several aspects of a DUI investigation may need to be carefully examined.

The Traffic Stop

Why was the vehicle stopped? The events leading to the initial traffic stop can be an important part of the defense. Killen Law looks at why the vehicle was stopped and the events leading up to the DUI investigation.

Field Sobriety Testing

How were the tests conducted? Field sobriety tests can play an important role in a DUI investigation. The instructions given, testing conditions, administration of the tests, and individual circumstances all matter.

Breath and Blood Testing

How reliable are the test results? DUI investigations often involve breath or blood testing. The way a sample was collected, handled, analyzed, and interpreted can raise important questions about the reliability of the results.

Officer Training and Procedures

Were appropriate procedures followed? An officer’s training and the procedures followed during a DUI investigation are important considerations when evaluating how the investigation was conducted. Killen Law examines the investigation and the evidence developed during it.

Video and Other Evidence

What does the available evidence actually show? Dash-camera footage, body-camera video, photographs, reports, witness statements, and other records can provide a clearer picture of what occurred during the stop and arrest.

DUI Cases and Issues We Handle

Field Sobriety Tests
Implied Consent
License Suspension
DUI With a Minor Passenger
DUI Involving an Accident
Vehicular Assault
Vehicular Homicide

What Happens During a DUI Case?

A DUI arrest can leave you with questions about what happens next. Depending on the circumstances, the legal process may involve court appearances, review of evidence, pretrial issues, negotiations, and potentially a trial.

The process may differ based on the charges and issues involved. Understanding what to expect at each stage can help you prepare and identify important questions for your attorney.

Arraignment: At the arraignment, you are formally advised of the charges and enter a plea, typically guilty or not guilty.

Discovery: The prosecution and defense exchange information and evidence related to the case. This may include police reports, video footage, test results, and other records.

Motions: Your attorney may file motions challenging evidence or addressing legal issues involving the traffic stop, arrest, searches, testing, or other aspects of the case.

Plea Negotiations: Depending on the circumstances, your attorney may negotiate with the prosecution regarding the charges or potential resolution of the charges.

Trial: If the matter is not resolved through a plea agreement or other disposition, it may proceed to trial, where the prosecution must prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt.

Sentencing: If there is a conviction, the court determines the applicable sentence based on Tennessee law and the circumstances of the case.

When you’re facing a DUI charge, experience matters. Contact Killen Law Online or Call/Text (615) 549-8117 to discuss your case with Michael Killen.