Being charged with a crime such as a DUI is frightening and can be overwhelming. As a criminal defense attorney with over 20 years experience representing citizens accused of crimes, I understand what my clients are feeling. Experience has taught me that anxiety is the number one issue people face. While the actual facts of the case may be intimidating, the unknown always produces the greatest fear with my clients. I have found that most of my client’s anxiety can be largely reduced by getting honest answers to their questions. A face-to-face appointment is always the best thing to obtain answers, but sometimes the wait before our meeting can enhance anxiety, and the resolution to that is to call me to get some of your questions answered. I have found that just a few minutes of time dedicated to answering questions relieves a lot of anxiety for my clients and I am glad to talk over your case on the phone (615-444-3995).
In almost every circumstance, you will get a return call from us the same day. We have an answering service after business hours, on holidays, and on weekends and at attorney will usually get back with you within a few hours during those times as well. Don’t worry if you don’t have a lot of information about your charges, we can answer many of your questions on the phone and schedule you for an appointment generally within a week.
What about before we talk – how do you get yourself or a loved one out of jail? While legal advice is always good to have, an arrest in the middle of the night generally focuses the friends and family on one question. How do we get our friends and family out of jail? For first offenders accused of DUI, the answer is almost always the same. We advise contacting a bail bonding company immediately. Your friend or family member charged with DUI will generally have a relatively low bail bond generally requiring a bail bond fee or premium of less than $300.00. By paying this fee you obtain the services of a bail bonding company to speed along the process and minimize the anxiety of getting your family or friend released from custody. In many middle Tennessee Counties, multiple offenders accused of DUI will require some type of monitering device as a bail condition for release. This generally will be a transdermal monitering device that can usually be installed by the bonding company. A fee for installation and the first months fee (generally $125.00) will be required. While it may proove somewhat embarrassing, it is likely a requirement that cannot be avoided for a quick release. If it is undesireable, have it installed as required and call our office the next morning. We can likley provide a method of having it removed saving both expense and embarrassment.
For help in this area, call us at Frank Lannom Law Group 615-444-3995 for help with all aspects of a DUI charge.