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Criminal Defense

Using a police officer’s perspective to your advantage

Burton & McKinnish, PLLC understand criminal law as ex-law enforcement agents and criminal defenders.  We provide informed legal advice from the perspective of an ex-police turned defense lawyer experienced with all kinds of criminal charges: 

  • Drunk Driving / DUI
  • Assault & battery
  • Sexual assault
  • Theft
  • Burglary
  • Conspiracy
  • Fraud
  • Embezzlement
  • Forgery
  • Gambling
  • Obstruction of Justice
  • Indecent exposure
  • Gambling
  • Solicitation
  • Aggravated assault
  • Credit card theft
  • Bad checks
  • Concealed weapon
  • White-collar crimes
  • Manslaughter
  • Homicide
  • Burglary
  • Kidnapping
  • Shoplifting
  • Domestic violence
  • Hit & run
  • Nonpayment of child support
  • Rape
  • Prostitution
  • Molestation
  • Resisting arrest
  • Motor vehicle theft
  • Stalking
  • Receiving stolen property
  • Counterfeit currency
  • Possession of dangerous weapon
  • Felony possession of firearms
  • Domestic violence

We bring our unique knowledge of law enforcement to help build our clients the best possible defense.  We understand the common mistakes in police procedure and how to protect your rights during all stages of criminal proceedings.

You deserve a defense that stands up to the system.  Let us help you take back your freedom and your reputation.

Getting the right kind of help with East Tennessee DUI charges

Burton & McKinnish, PLLC are East Tennessee DUI attorneys who provide straight-forward legal facts about your case.  We help you understand your DUI charge and potential penalties: 

1st Offense:
  • Misdemeanor charge
  • Minimum fine of $300, up to $1500
  • Minimum of 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 to11 months 29 days 
  • 3 – 10 years revoked license
2nd Offense:
  • Misdemeanor charge
  • Minimum fine of $600, up to $3,500
  • Minimum of 45  days in jail, up to11 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

Get serious in defending your East Tennessee DUI charges with help from an experienced attorney.  Benjamin S. Burton will help you assert your innocence or explore legal alternatives from the platform of a solid and informed defense.

Comprehensive defenses for all Tennessee drug charges

An increasing number of Tennessee drug charges involve the illegal possession and distribution of prescription drugs.  Several household pain medications have been the subject of Tennessee trials:

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

The penalties for these charges are just as severe as illegal drugs and often involve additional charges of forgery, theft, and fraud.  The lawyers at Burton & McKinnish, PLLC respond to these with targeted and specialized defenses—to help you confront all of your charges.

We also defend clients against all levels of misdemeanor and felony Tennessee drug charges involving the sale, distribution, and manufacturing of illegal narcotics.

 

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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