charges, convictions, & defenses
Child Endangerment
The state of Tennessee does not tolerate child endangerment in any setting, especially when a person is driving while impaired with a child in the vehicle. If a child’s life is proven to be in danger, prosecutors aggressively pursue the maximum punishments.
DUI and Child Endangerment convictions have severe punishments and life-altering consequences. They are not expungeable – meaning it will remain with you for a lifetime. Thus, it is paramount to hire the right attorney to defend these charges, keep the punishments to a minimum and prevent these convictions from being on your record.
Important Information To Know
Child Endangerment
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Minimum jail time: 30 days
* This is in addition to the jail time to be served for the DUI conviction itself.
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Minimum fine: $1,000.00
* This is in addition to the fines to be paid for the DUI conviction itself.
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- Minimum driver’s license suspension:
- Restricted driver’s license eligibility: At the court’s discretion
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Driver’s License Reinstatement Requirements
- All court costs must be paid in full
- Proof of compliance with SR-22 [state-required car insurance]
- Proof of compliance with state-required Ignition Interlock Device
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Our defense strategy is formulated based on the events, facts and evidence surrounding the DUI arrest.
- We look into the arresting officer’s conduct and determine if the said officer followed proper protocol.
- We look at whether the blood test and/or breath test were obtained in a constitutional manner.
- We investigate the blood test and/or breath test results chain of custody.
Child Endangerment Defense
With a decade of experience, our DUI defense team knows the prosecutions’ arguments, the requisite procedures officers should follow, and the law. The lead DUI defense attorney served as a DUI prosecutor for five years – in two separate District Attorney’s offices. Under his leadership, the DUI defense team ensures Collins Legal’s DUI clients are well taken care of.
Important Information To Know
Child Endangerment With Injuries
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DUI + Child Endangerment and Child Sustained Serious Bodily Injury: Class D Felony
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- Minimum jail time: 2 years
- Maximum jail time: 12 years
* This is in addition to the jail time to be served for the DUI conviction itself.
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Maximum fine: $5,000.00
* This is in addition to the fines to be paid for the DUI conviction itself.
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- Minimum driver’s license suspension:
- Restricted driver’s license eligibility: At the court’s discretion
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Driver’s License Reinstatement Requirements:
- All court costs must be paid in full
- Proof of compliance with SR-22 [state-required car insurance]
- Proof of compliance with state-required Ignition Interlock Device.
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Our defense strategy is formulated based on the events, facts and evidence surrounding the DUI arrest.
- We look into the arresting officer’s conduct and determine if the said officer followed proper protocol.
- We look at whether the blood test and/or breath test were obtained in a constitutional manner.
- We investigate the blood test and/or breath test results chain of custody.
What to Expect
Being charged with a DUI is life-altering. It is a set-back that no one can afford to take lightly. Collins Legal’s DUI defense team has two priorities for all DUI clients.
- Dispose of the charge.
- Give clients the confidence to move forward with life.
With a decade of experience, our DUI defense team knows the prosecutions’ arguments, the requisite procedures officers should follow, and the law. The lead DUI defense attorney served as a DUI prosecutor for five years – in two separate District Attorney’s offices. Under his leadership, the DUI defense team ensures Collins Legal’s DUI clients are well taken care of.
Important Information To Know
Child Endangerment With Death
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DUI and Death of Child Resulted: Class B Felony
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- Minimum jail time: 8 years days
- Maximum jail time: 30 years days
* This is in addition to the jail time to be served for the DUI conviction itself.
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Maximum fine: $25,000.00
* This is in addition to the fines to be paid for the DUI conviction itself.
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- Minimum driver’s license suspension:
- Driver’s license suspension: May be permanently revoked
- Restricted driver’s license eligibility: At the court’s discretion
-
Driver’s License Reinstatement Requirements:
- All court costs must be paid in full
- Proof of compliance with SR-22 [state-required car insurance]
- Proof of compliance with state-required Ignition Interlock Device.
-
Our defense strategy is formulated based on the events, facts and evidence surrounding the DUI arrest.
- We look into the arresting officer’s conduct and determine if the said officer followed proper protocol.
- We look at whether the blood test and/or breath test were obtained in a constitutional manner.
- We investigate the blood test and/or breath test results chain of custody.
DUI Defense
Collins Legal’s DUI defense team is well-versed in this field. We help our clients be part of the statistic that learns from their mistake and never reoffends. A better tomorrow is a safer tomorrow.
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