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 Ed Ryan Attorney at law defends Tennessee Driving Under the Influence and Tennessee Boating Under the Influence charges, as well as other Personal Injury and Criminal Defense cases, across the State of Tennessee.  Ed Ryan serves the following cities and counties, including but not limited to: Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson, Wilson, Sumner, Robertson, Cheatam and all other counties in Tennessee. •
 

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Ed Ryan

Attorney At Law

(615) 256.7337

NASHVILLE, TN DUI / DWI DEFENSE LAWYER

214 2nd Ave. N., Suite 400 Nashville, Tennessee 37201

 

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Tennessee Implied Consent / DUI Attorney

 

Under Tennessee Law any person who drives is deemed to have given his or her consent to a chemical test of his breath, blood, or urine for purposes of determining thier BAC.

 

Upon a lawful arrest, the officer must read the implied consent warnings to a DUI suspect advising them of the consequences of refusing to submit to a chemical test. If properly advised of the implied consent notice, evidence of a person's refusal will be admissible against them in court. Which chemical test is requested is in the discretion of the officer. Upon refusal, no test will be given, but the refusal penalties listed below will apply. The Department of Safety is responsible for license suspensions. All suspensions are forwarded to the Department for final approval.

 

One common misconception is that if you are charge with a Tennessee DUI and you have refused to take a blood test or breathalyzer, that you will automatically lose your Tennessee driver’s license.  This is often NOT true.

 

As a former Davidson County prosecutor Tennessee DUI attorney Ed Ryan understands how prosecutors approach DUI cases. He understands the issues involved in building cases against those charged as well as how to work with the court and the prosecution in avoiding maximum sentences.

 

To discuss your case and the legal options available to you, contact Tennessee underage DWI defense attorney Ed Ryan.