DUI Defense Lawyers in Fairfield Glade, TN
Committed to Protecting Fairfield Glade’s Drivers
At Crabtree & Patterson, we serve Fairfield Glade with unmatched tenacity. Whether you were pulled over near Lake Dartmoor or just off Glade Drive, our team knows this community like the back of our hands. Let us put our DUI expertise to work.
Types of DUI Cases We Take
We’ve handled many drunk driving situations in the Fairfield Glade area, including cases with:
Cumberland County law enforcement needs a legitimate reason to pull you over. If that wasn’t true in your case, your arrest might not hold up in court.
Breathalyzer machines can malfunction or give false readings. We’ll investigate the device’s maintenance and accuracy to see if it was improperly used.
These tests are subjective, and many factors can affect performance, like weather or Fairfield Glade road conditions. If the test was unfairly administered, we can call it out.
Certain medical conditions can skew breathalyzer results or field sobriety tests. If your health was a factor in your arrest, we can challenge the accuracy of the tests.
Residual alcohol in your mouth from chewing gum or recent drinking can give misleading results. If this happened to you, we’ll help prove it.
If Cumberland County officers didn’t follow proper procedures or violated your rights, we’ll hold them accountable. Your case could be thrown out if misconduct is involved.
Why Choose Crabtree & Patterson?
With decades of fierce experience defending DUI cases in Fairfield Glade, Crabtree & Patterson is the firm you want in your corner. When you hire us, you’ll get relentless, aggressive representation that doesn’t settle for anything less than what you deserve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A DUI charge in Tennessee is serious and can have long-lasting consequences. Penalties for a first offense include fines, mandatory alcohol education classes, and a possible license suspension. For subsequent offenses, the penalties increase significantly, including longer license suspensions, higher fines, and possible jail time.
A DUI conviction can also impact your employment, insurance rates, and your reputation in the community. Given how severe these penalties can be, you need strong legal representation to help work through the complexities of your case.
At Crabtree & Patterson, we thoroughly investigate every detail of your DUI case to find weaknesses in the prosecution’s evidence. We can challenge the legality of the traffic stop, question the accuracy of breathalyzer tests, or argue that field sobriety tests were administered unfairly. If we can find any flaws in the case against you, we’ll aggressively pursue a dismissal or a reduction of charges.
At Crabtree & Patterson, we offer transparent pricing and will discuss the costs with you upfront, so you know what to expect. We also offer a free initial consultation, allowing you to understand your options without any financial commitment.
For a first DUI offense in Fairfield Glade, jail time is not always a given, but it is possible depending on the circumstances.
Tennessee law allows judges to impose jail time, but for a first offense, it’s typically on the lower end—often 48 hours to 11 months and 29 days. The severity of the charge, your BAC level, and whether you have any aggravating factors such as an accident can influence whether you face jail time.
With the right defense strategy, it’s possible to avoid or minimize jail time.
For most people facing a DUI charge in Fairfield Glade, the most common sentence is a combination of fines, mandatory alcohol education classes, and a driver’s license suspension. For a first offense, this typically includes a fine, a license suspension of up to one year, and completion of an alcohol or drug education program.
Repeat offenders or those with aggravating factors may face longer license suspensions, increased fines, or jail time. The specifics will depend on the details of the case, but this is the standard for a first offense.
What Our Clients Say
Absolutely fantastic!
They were able to get my charges dropped. I was worried about travel living on the other side of the United States, but they were able to get everything taken care of. Recommend this firm to anyone needing help in Tennessee
Brady Toller – Drug Possession
I am grateful there is a man in the lawyering business that is the caliber of Seth Crabtree.
There is so much to say I will try and make this short as I can. Seth Crabtree is a man outstanding in his field. My case was not the toughest, but had obstacles to overcome… like 97 miles an hour in a 70 and a Blood Alcohol Concentration of 0.153%. I never stepped foot in the courtroom. Seth was able to get my DUI charge downgraded to a DISMISSAL and EXPUNGEMENT. Can I get an AMEN?
Seth Is very reasonable on is fees and goes above and beyond his duty. Seth gave my case 100%. I am grateful that there is a man in the lawyering business that is the caliber of Seth Crabtree. Thank you sir, and your staff.