Exercise Your Constitutional Rights
Experienced DUI and Drug Offenses Attorney in Knoxville, Tennessee
In Tennessee, the penalties for DUI and drug offenses can be strict. Every DUI offense, even a first-time offense, carries the possibility of jail time and the loss of your driving privileges. Multiple offenses will put you in jeopardy of being classified as a habitual motor vehicle offender. If you are arrested for a DUI in Tennessee, or are charged with a drug crime from simple possession to more severe drug charges, you will need to protect your future and your freedom by hiring an experienced criminal defense lawyer.
At the law firm of Patrick L. Looper, Attorney at Law, we represent individuals charged with DUI and drug offenses in East Tennessee and the Greater Knoxville area. Attorney Patrick Looper is a former Police academy Instructor and State Trooper who has a strong background in DUI, police procedure and proper arrest techniques and understands what actions can constitute an illegal search and seizure. Mr. Looper has personally trained over 6,000 officers across the State of Tennessee during his tenure at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy in Nashville.
Field Sobriety Testing is skill that well trained officers use to detect under the influence drivers. However, it is not widely known that these tests are not mandatory and may be refused. Occasionally, DUI cases can be successfully defended with regard to how the sobriety tests are administered or whether they were conducted at all.
DUI Charges in the Greater Knoxville Area
Laws regarding DUI in the state of Tennessee have been implemented to protect the roads and to keep drivers safe. They are good laws and lawyer Patrick Looper has spent over a decade enforcing those laws as a Tennessee State Trooper. Occasionally, however, law enforcement may fail to properly administer field sobriety and Breathalyzer tests.
Every driver, including one suspected of driving under the influence, has the same legal rights. As a criminal defense attorney, Patrick Looper now spends a great deal of time protecting those rights inside of a courtroom. Our firm maintains a strong belief that people should consume alcohol responsibly and prepare themselves in advance if they know they will be drinking, for their own safety and the safety of others. However, making the mistake of drinking and driving does occur, and having experienced legal representation is vital to protecting your rights.
Drug Offenses in Knoxville and East Tennessee
At our firm, we have represented clients charged with drug offenses, including crimes from simple possession to felony drug charges involving trafficking, distribution and possession with the intent to sell or distribute. We have also represented individuals in cases of manufacturing and cultivation and will represent clients against federal and state drug charges.
Whether your drug charge is a misdemeanor or felony, involving marijuana, methamphetamines, cocaine or heroin, you have the same constitutional rights. Police officers and other law enforcement agencies must adhere to the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which states that no person can be subjected to an illegal search and seizure. Search warrants must be used properly and there must be probable cause for anyone to search your vehicle, your property or your person. We understand your rights and will aggressively protect them in a court of law.
Contact us to schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation. We accept Visa and MasterCard and can be reached by telephone at 865-522-3616.
