We’re Proud to Serve the Cumberland Community
From Westbrook to Fairfield Glade and beyond, we bring bold, strategic defense to the courtroom—backed by local knowledge, relentless advocacy, and a deep commitment to protecting the rights of our neighbors.
No matter where you were pulled over, we know the system, the prosecutors, and the best strategies to fight for your future.
Types of DUI Cases We Take
We have fought many types of DUI charges in Cumberland County. Our team has experience tackling…
Lack of Justification
If law enforcement had no valid reason to pull you over, our DUI defense lawyers will challenge the stop and work to suppress evidence.
Complicated Medical Conditions
Medical issues like acid reflux or diabetes can sometimes produce false BAC readings. We’ll bring in experts to prove your case.
Unreliable
Breath Tests
Breathalyzers used by Crossville PD and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office must be properly calibrated and administered. If there’s any doubt about your BAC results, we’ll challenge them in court.
Mouth
Alcohol Residue
Common substances like mouthwash or medications can skew breath test results. Our firm isn’t afraid to challenge flawed readings.
Inaccurate Field Sobriety Tests
Roadside tests are subjective and unreliable—especially on Cumberland County’s uneven roads. We’ll scrutinize their validity.
Police
Misconduct
If your rights were violated due to an illegal stop to coercion, we’ll hold law enforcement accountable and work to have evidence thrown out.
Why Choose Crabtree & Patterson?
We’ve defended DUI cases in Crossville City Court, Cumberland County General Sessions Court, and Criminal Court—and we know what works here. Our aggressive approach has helped countless clients avoid severe DUI penalties and keep their lives on track.
What’s the Next Step?
Call (931) 348-1616 or visit our Cookeville office.
Explain your situation to our Cumberland County attorneys.
Set up a
free consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Stay silent – Do not answer police questions without an attorney present.
- Write down details – Note where and when you were stopped (e.g., Main Street, near Buc-ee’s, or near Lake Holiday).
- Contact a local DUI attorney – The sooner we start your defense, the better your chances.
If convicted in Cumberland County General Sessions Court, you could face:
- First-time DU – Jail time (48 hours to 11 months), fines ($350–$1,500), and a 1-year license suspension.
- Second DUI – Minimum 45 days in jail, up to $3,500 in fines, and a 2-year license revocation.
- Third DUI – Mandatory 120-day jail sentence, up to $10,000 in fines, and a 6-year license suspension.
With the right defense, we may be able to reduce or dismiss charges.
Tennessee law defines DUI as driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:
- 0.08% or higher (regular drivers)
- 0.04% or higher (commercial drivers)
- 0.02% or higher (drivers under 21)
However, you can still be arrested if an officer believes alcohol or drugs have impaired your ability to drive, regardless of BAC.
If you were wrongly accused of DUI, you have multiple defense strategies available.
First, we’ll examine the reason for your traffic stop. If police lacked reasonable suspicion, we can file a motion to dismiss the case entirely. We also investigate breathalyzer and field sobriety test results.
Our Cumberland County DUI attorneys will also gather witness statements, expert testimony, and bodycam footage to challenge the prosecution’s case. If your rights were violated at any stage, we’ll fight to have the evidence thrown out.
Yes—while every case is distinct, we have successfully gotten DUI charges dismissed by exposing weaknesses in the prosecution’s case.
The best way to fight a DUI charge is to act fast. Contact Crabtree & Patterson today for a consultation and let’s start building your defense.
What Cumberland
County Clients Have Said
“Seth had an optimist’s enthusiasm from the very start and something just felt right about hiring him. He carried himself like someone who could make something happen, and his immediately apparent intelligence impressed me… Watching him work was a confidence boost in and of itself, as no other lawyer in the court room looked like they would be able to do for me what Seth did. In the end, he managed to exceed my most hopeful expectations and got my case dismissed entirely!”
Matt Frasier
Extremely knowledgeable and hard working.
Mr. Crabtree is highly professional and an excellent attorney. He is informative and keeps in constant contact with his clients. He goes the extra mile to make sure his clients understand their case and what options they have. I was extremely pleased with how Mr. Crabtree handled my case.
client
Dependable and Helfup
Seth is an awesome lawyer. He’s helped me through several things that would have turned out badly without him. He is honest, knowledgeable, and incredibly reliable. He always gets back to me and if he doesn’t know the answer, he knows how to find it out. He always answers phone calls and text messages and is determined to do what he needs for his clients. I will continue to use him!
client
Highly recommended!!
In all matters in which Seth has represented or advised me, I have found him to be open-minded, ethical, logical and intelligent. He is thorough and meticulous and these attributes are reflected in his work.