Arrested for driving under the influence? At the Law Office of Joseph A. Fanduzz, we represent individuals who are facing charges for drunk driving.
A DUI offense should not be taken lightly, because a conviction could result in the suspension of your driver's license, increased insurance rates, and heavy fines. Our Knoxville DUI lawyer has plenty of experience handling drunk driving cases, and we know what it takes to build a defense that is strong enough to get a client's charges reduced or even dropped.
Arrested for DUI? You only have 10 days to act! Contact our Knoxville DUI lawyers online or by calling (865) 896-9971 set up your free consultation.
2nd time DUI offender
Misdemeanor
45 days to 11 months and 29 days in jail
License revocation for 2 years
$600 to $3,500 fine
Restitution to any person suffering physical injury or personal loss
Participation in a drug and alcohol treatment program
Ignition Interlock Device installed at your expense
If you commit two DUIs in 5 years, an Ignition Interlock Device is required for 6 months after reinstatement, at your expense
Subject to vehicle seizure/forfeiture
3rd time DUI offender
Misdemeanor
120 days to 11 months and 29 days in jail
License revocation for 6 years
$1,100 to $10,000 in fines
Participation in a drug and alcohol treatment program
Ignition Interlock Device installed at your expense
If you commit two DUIs in 5 years, an Ignition Interlock Device is required for 6 months after reinstatement, at your expense
Subject to vehicle seizure/forfeiture
4th and subsequent DUI offender
Class E felony
150 days to 1 year in jail
License revocation for 8 years
$3,000 to $15,000 in fines
Participation in a drug and alcohol treatment program
Ignition Interlock Device installed at your expense
If you commit two DUIs in 5 years, an Ignition Interlock Device is required for 6 months after reinstatement, at your expense
Subject to vehicle seizure/forfeiture
Child endangerment: DUI with passenger under 18 years old
Class D felony if a child suffers serious injury
2 to 12 years in jail
License revocation
Class B felony if child death is involved
8 to 30 years in jail
License revocation
Why You Need Our Knoxville DUI Lawyers on Your Side:
We are available 24/7
Our firm offers free consultations
We are skilled in negotiation and litigation
We have an elite trial lawyer on our side
No license, no job. Do not gamble your financial stability following a DUI charge. Instead, contact our experienced Knoxville DUI lawyers at (865) 896-9971 as soon as you’ve been accused.
“Mr. Fanduzz is committed to nothing but the BEST outcome for his clients.”
Nearly two years ago, I was charged with DUI and Speeding. Due to my occupation, a conviction could be detrimental to my career. I contacted Mr. Fanduzz and he was able to have my case placed on Judicial Diversion, which required me to serve only one year supervised probation (reduced from two years) and court cost. I retained my drivers license and did not have to purchase expensive car insurance.
Unfortunately, while on probation, I was charged with two counts of assault and aggravated assault. Along with these new charges, I also faced violation of my probation and the original DUI. All charges were considered Felonies at this point. There was no hesitation in hiring him to represent me again. Mr. Fanduzz not only kept me well informed, he also skillfully and agressively argued on my behalf. He arranged for my probation and judicial diversion to be reinstated and the felony assault charges to be dismissed in exchange for a plea to a misdemeanor offence.
Needless to say, I highly recommend Mr. Fanduzz because of his attention to detail and commitment to have the BEST possible outcome for his clients.
If an officer accuses someone of driving while under the influence (DUI), it’s only a matter of time until he or she asks the suspect to take a breathalyzer test. While many assume they have to comply with the officer’s request, the reality is that they don’t have to. In fact, in some circumstances, refusing the test may in the accused’s best interest.
Breathalyzers & Implied Consent in Tennessee
Under Tennessee DUI laws, anyone with a driver’s license gives their “implied consent” to take a breathalyzer test when asked by police. Implied consent means any driver under suspicion of a DUI must take a breathalyzer or face an automatic one-year license suspension. Therefore, if you’re sure you’re under the legal limit, you should take the breathalyzer test to save your license.
However, what if you are potentially over the legal limit? Well, it may be a good idea to refuse.
Implied consent scares people into taking breathalyzer tests, but here are some other facts to consider:
A first-time DUI conviction will result in a one-year license suspension, so taking a breathalyzer while intoxicated could result in a license suspension anyway.
You may qualify for a restricted driver’s license which lets you drive despite refusing a breathalyzer test.
It’s easier to defend a DUI case when there is no hard proof of intoxication. Therefore, refusing a breathalyzer takes away evidence from the prosecution.
Based on these facts, it’s important to weigh your options when asked to take a breathalyzer.
Let Our Knoxville DUI Lawyers Challenge Your DUI Conviction!
Oftentimes, many individuals simply accept their charges and allow for a DUI to go on their driving record. However, there are ways to challenge a DUI. Our Knoxville DUI attorneys are not afraid to fight on our clients' behalves to protect their license, driving record, and insurance rates. We will not hesitate to argue against the methods used by the arresting officer, or to contest the evidence brought forth by the prosecution.
Meet Your AttorneyJoseph Fanduzz is in an elite group of trial lawyers who have attended and graduated from the National Criminal Defense College.
