Knoxville Vehicular Assault Defense Lawyer
Our DUI Attorney Is Ready to Help
Vehicular assault is an extremely significant charge, as it involves causing serious injury
to another person by fault of an intoxicated driver. While DUI convictions
are serious enough, a vehicular assault charge can escalate the consequences
to an irreversible point. The crime carries life-changing punishments
because it involves both a DUI and assault.
No matter how complex your charge may be, our experienced vehicular assault
defense attorney is prepared to pursue the best possible outcome available.
Contact us at (865) 896-9971 or
reach out to us online to schedule a confidential consultation.
Vehicular Assault Is a Felony
Vehicular assault penalties can have a lasting impact on your record and
reputation. These include:
- Class D felony status
- 2 to 12 years in jail
- Up to $5,000 in fines
- License revocation for 1 to 5 years, depending on the number of prior offenses
- Potential mandated participation in a drug and alcohol treatment program
Understanding Aggravated Vehicular Assault
You may be charged with aggravated vehicular assault while driving intoxicated if any of the following conditions are present:
- Two or more prior DUI convictions, vehicular assault convictions or any
combination
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One prior Vehicular Homicide conviction
- A BAC of .20% or greater at the time of the vehicular homicide has 1 prior
DUI or vehicular assault offense
Aggravated vehicular assault is a
Class A felony punishable by
15 to 60 years in prison and up to
$50,000 in fines.
Possible Defenses Against Your Vehicular Assault Charges
To better prevent the negative, long-term impacts of your vehicular assault
charge, our team will employ defenses such as:
Attorney Joseph Fanduzz Will Defend Your Vehicular Assault Case
Contact the Law Office of Joseph A. Fanduzz for experienced legal guidance and
a successful track record of winning challenging cases. He is actively
involved with an elite group of trial lawyers, all of whom obtain prestigious
educational experience in matters of criminal defense. You can trust that
our team will exhaust every resource required to fight tirelessly for
your success.
Call (865) 896-9971 for your free consultation today!