Knoxville, TN asked in DUI / DWI for Tennessee

Q: 59yo female, NO record. Charges: DUI, improper lane usage & felony reckless endangerment

0 BAC, Doctor-prescribed meds showed in blood within proper doseages. (docs wrote letters with explanations.) Offered 18 months - normal for 1st offense?

- 2+ year old case

- lawyer hired but not a lot of help (tried to find a new one but had issues with case being so old)

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Bennett James Wills
Bennett James Wills
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  • Brentwood, TN
  • Licensed in Tennessee

A: You should hire an attorney. Without knowing what evidence the state has, no one on this forum can tell you if the state is making you a good offer. An attorney can explain your rights and evaluate any defenses you may have.

James R. Owen
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James R. Owen
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  • DUI & DWI Lawyer
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Licensed in Tennessee

A: I would need more information before I could answer this question definitively. However, it does seem that something is not right. If you have not already hire a lawyer, you should consider hiring an experienced DUI lawyer to help you win this case.

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