BL ON DUI:

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The penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) have escalated dramatically in the last ten years in both Tennessee and Virginia. The legislators of these great states have seen fit to get involved in the process of sentencing people they have never seen our sought to understand the circumstances of their case. They have adopted a one size fits all paradigm with an escalating scale of punitive mandatory minimum sentences to include a felony conviction after a certain number of offenses.

We believe this violates the Constitutional mandate of the separation of powers. One size does not fit all. Why should a reckless offender who causes an accident be treated the same as an individual who causes no harm to others? It is politics pure and simple that has lead to this disparity and inequity. No legislator is going to stand up for the rule of law (separation of powers) as he would be attacked as soft of DUI offenders.

The defenses to a DUI charge are based upon the Constitution and technicalities. The former apply to the stop and statements taken. If you remember nothing else from this essay make it this: KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You do not have testify against yourself. Simply tell the Officer politely that you want your attorney and he should talk to him or her.

This is not to say that you should not cooperate with the Officers. Do as she or he commands, but Keep your Mouth Shut whether they try the good or bad cop routine. Your response should always be I want my attorney. At that point, the law requires the interrogation to stop. Remember you are a suspect. You cannot talk your way out of it: So why try?

We here at Conway Law have been defending DUI charges for well over twenty years (20). We know the defenses both Constitutional and technical. We also know how to minimize the penalties if you are found guilty. We enjoy a fantastic relationship with the Courts and Prosecuting attorney in Virginia and Tennessee.

In addition, if you like twenty (20) million other Americans are addicted to drugs or alcohol, we know how to assist you in defeating this disease which will also benefit you should you be found guilty. My Brother, Bart is seminary trained and his ministry is in assisting the addicted. See his biography on this web site. Bart is extremely knowledgeable with all the means and remedies to defeat this disease. We charge nothing to those that seek Bart’s assistance to overcome their addiction.

We practice DUI defense in every court up and down the Interstate 81 and 40 corridors. This is one of the most traveled Interstate systems in the world. So if you or a loved one are charged with DUI do not hesitate to call us at 800.482.5297 or email us through this web site.

These are the Courts in which we regularly appear, Virginia: Abingdon, Bristol, Lebanon, Marion, Wytheville, Tazewell, Wise, Jonesville, Grundy, Bland, Hillsville, Pulaski, Roanoke, Christiansburg, Radford & Blacksburg OR Tennessee: Bristol, Johnson City, Kingsport, Greenville, Morristown, Seviereville & Knoxville OR Anywhere in between.