Law office of
James L. Widrig
                     615-417-7800
Criminal Law/ DUI    

       State and federal criminal defense of charges involving

  • DUI: Tennessee Driving Under Influence defense for first-time drunk driving charges, repeat offenses, and felony DUI charges.

              DUI 1ST offense:

              Fine: $350 minimum; $1,500.00 maximum.

              Jail: minimum 48 hours; maximum 11 months and 29 days,                              mandatory 7 consecutive days if blood alcohol exceeds .20%.

              Driver's license revoked for 1 year.

              DUI 2ND offense:

              Fine: $600.00 minimum; $3,500 maximum.

              Jail: minimum 45 days; maximum 11 months and 29 days.

              Driver's license is revoked for 2 years

              Inpatient alcohol or drug treatment available as jail credit

              Possible forfeiture of vehicle if used in the offense.

              DUI 3RD offense:

              Fine: $1,100.00 minimum; $10,000.00 maximum

              Jail: minimum 120 days; maximum 11 months and 29 days

              Driver's license revoked for 3 years to 10 years.

              Possible forfeiture of vehicle.

              DUI 4TH offense:

              Class E felony conviction.

              Fine: $3,000 minimum; $15,000.00 maximum.

              Jail: minimum 150 days; maximum 6 years.

              Driver's license revoked for 5 years

              Possible forfeiture of vehicle.

  • Drug crimes
    • Drug possession
    • Drug trafficking
    • Possession with intent to deliver - methamphetamine (meth), cocaine, heroin marijuana, prescription drugs, and LSD
    • Drug and weapons charges
    • Drug manufacturing
  • sex offenses
    • rape,
    • child sexual assault,
    • internet crimes or
    • indecent exposure
  • Crimes of violence, including
    • Capital Murder/Homicide
    • Assault.
  • Domestic Violence and Assault Crimes
    • domestic violence,
    • spousal abuse, or
    • child abuse
  • Theft, Burglary, and other property offenses
  • Juvenile Crimes
  • Parole and Probation Violations