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Sevierville Criminal Defense Attorneys Serving East Tennessee

If you are seeking a criminal defense attorney, you are faced with the terrifying possibility of losing your freedom.  The lose of freedom effects not only your liberty but may also effect your employment status and ability to provide for your family.  During this daunting time, you need aggressive and personalized legal representation which will fight hard to protect your constitutionally protected rights and privileges.

Sevierville criminal laws can be daunting, confusing and extensive however; a competent Sevierville criminal defense lawyer makes a big difference in your ability to present a strong, effective criminal defense.  Attorney Benjamin S. Burton of Burton & McKinnish, PLLC is an experienced Sevierville criminal defense attorney who works hard to achieve the best possible outcome for you. Selecting a criminal defense attorney in Sevierville is an easy choice – only Burton and McKinnish, PLLC offers representation by someone who has enforced Tennessee criminal statutes and taught the law.  No other Sevierville criminal defense firm offers an attorney with both practical and intellectual experience. Let our criminal defense lawyers in Sevierville assist and guide you in every phase of your defense.

Sevierville, TN criminal lawyer with law enforcement experience

Prior to becoming a criminal defense lawyer in Sevierville, Mr. Burton was a police officer for the City of Sevierville and a federal agent.  Today his hands-on law enforcement experience and intimate knowledge of Sevierville criminal law make him uniquely qualified to fight for clients needing an aggressive defense when charged with a crime.

Burton & McKinnish, PLLC is a criminal defense law firm in Sevierville that is prepared to defend clients charged with criminal offenses including the following: 

Violent crimes
  • Homicide and manslaughter
  • Aggravated assault and assault and battery
  • Domestic violence
  • Felony possession of weapons and firearms
  • Hit and run
  • Kidnapping
Theft and white-collar crimes
  • Burglary and shoplifting
  • Credit card theft and bad checks
  • Forgery and counterfeit currency
  • Motor vehicle theft or receiving stolen property
  • Embezzlement
  • Fraud and conspiracy
  • Solicitation
Sexual crimes
  • Prostitution
  • Rape
  • Molestation
  • Indecent exposure
  • Stalking
Other criminal offenses
  • Gambling
  • Obstruction of justice, resisting arrest
  • Non-payment of child support
  • Drunk driving/DUI

DUI and criminal defense in Sevierville

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a very serious offense, often carrying harsh penalties like fines, license suspension, and jail time.  Burton & McKinnish, PLLC is a criminal law firm in Sevierville that provides straightforward legal facts about your DUI charge and potential penalties.  Here are the DUI penalties you can expect in Tennessee:

1st Offense
  • Misdemeanor charge
  • Minimum fine of $300, up to $1500
  • Minimum 48 hours in jail, up to
  • 11 months,
  • 1 year revoked license
3rd Offense
  • Misdemeanor charge
  • Minimum fine of $1,100, up to $10,000
  • Minimum of 120 days in jail, up to 11 months 29 days
  • 3 to 10 years revoked license
2nd Offense
  • Misdemeanor charge
  • Minimum fine of $600, up to $3500
  • Minimum of 45 days in jail, up to 11 months 29 days
  • 2 years revoked license
4th Offense
  • Class F felony conviction
  • Minimum fine of $3,100, up to $15,000
  • Minimum of 150 days in jail,
  • up to 6 years
  • 5 years revoked license

Let our criminal defense attorneys in Sevierville advise you through every aspect of your DUI case.  Don’t leave your future driving privileges, driving record and other DUI arrest matters to other less experienced Sevierville criminal law firms; contact Burton & McKinnish, PLLC today.

Sevierville criminal lawyers defend DUI charges

We also offer comprehensive defenses for all Tennessee drug charges.  Possession and/or sell of prescription drugs is an increasingly common problem in East Tennessee.  Drug charges in East Tennessee are no longer limited to “street drugs.”  Law enforcement agencies and district attorney offices throughout the area are increasingly targeting crimes associated with prescription drugs such as the following:

  • Xanax
  • Oxycodone
  • OxyContin
  • Vicodin
  • Percocet
  • Loritab

Let our criminal defense lawyers in Sevierville guide and assist you through every aspect of your DUI case.  Don’t leave your future to other less experienced criminal defense law firms in Sevierville; contact Burton & McKinnish, PLLC today.

Contact our criminal law attorneys in Sevierville

Let our Sevierville criminal attorneys consult you through every step in your defense and understanding of criminal laws in Sevierville.

Whether you are charged with a felony or misdemeanor, our Sevierville criminal defense lawyers will provide you with the vigorous criminal defense you deserve!  

Call 1-866-322-9852 or email us for East Tennessee DUI defense.

Jennifer R. McKinnish & Benjamin S. Burton

Jennifer R. McKinnish &
Benjamin S. Burton

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140 Court Ave, Sevierville, TN 37862 · tel: (866) 322 - 9852

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