DUI Appeals Attorney Nashville, TN
Appeal DUI Conviction in Tennessee
If you were convicted and want to file an appeal, it is important to have a knowledgeable Nashville DUI appeal lawyer on your side. Your lawyer must have specific experience with DUI appeals, as this is a specialized area of law that has its own rules and procedures.
The rules for appeals are extensive, right down to ordering trial transcripts and binding of the legal documents involved, and most people do not have the experience or knowledge to proceed with an appeal without counsel. No new evidence may be considered, only what was presented in the original trial. Additionally, anything that is not on the record (hand gestures, comments, requests not made) cannot be brought up in the appeal.
May McKinney delivers highly skilled representation to clients across Nashville and the surrounding areas throughout Tennessee who wish to appeal their DUI convictions. You must be certain that your attorney has the experience and skill to persevere, and we can provide the level of counsel you need.
To learn more, call (615) 265-6383 or contact us online.
The Importance of Criminal Appeals
Appeals can really make a difference. One such example is Gideon v. Wainwright, a famous appeal that went all the way to the United States Supreme Court. Up until this appeal was heard and won, most states did not provide defense lawyers to anyone who was accused of a crime and did not have the money or other resources to hire a one. Now we take public defenders and court-hired lawyers as a given. This example demonstrates the need for appeals and the difference that a persistent individual can make, no matter their economic background or role in society.
Appeals can also have a tremendous effect on future Tennessee DUI cases. The drawback with appeals, however, is that you must raise all issues at or before the trial proceedings. Otherwise, the appellate courts, even though they may agree with your issue, will hold you have waived it.
Call Our Highly Experienced Nashville DUI Appeal Attorneys
Just because you have been convicted does not mean that your case is closed. If you feel that you were treated unfairly, received too harsh a penalty, your legal representation was incompetent, or your rights were violated, there is still hope. Once the notice of appeal has been filed, a schedule will be set by the appellate court, which will tell when to appear in court as well as when certain papers are to be filed.
You'll need a firm like May McKinney in your corner. Our knowledgeable Nashville DUI appeal lawyers know which records to present to the judge in order to show what information is important in reconsidering the case.
Call (615) 265-6383 today to get started.
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At May McKinney, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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"Do not give up hope"Words cannot express my gratitude and appreciation to Rob McKinney and his entire law firm. This was my first experience with needing legal representation. After speaking with other attorneys, I was told that there was not much they could be do for me. I was fully aware that the odds were stacked against me and I was losing hope. Mr. McKinney told me that he would fight for me and that is exactly what he did. I could not have asked for a better outcome. I highly recommend this firm- Anonymous
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"Forever Grateful"My family will always be grateful to you.- Satisfied Client
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"Mr. McKinney is listed with Super Layers for a reason!"In the darkest and most ashamed moment of my life, Mr. McKinney with all of his kindness, encouragement, and unsurpassed knowledge for the Tennessee law was by my side. I am nearly 60 years old and never had a conflict in my life, let alone one that involved an uncontrollable emotional reaction, that resulted in a physical altercation. Yet under the influence of prescribed drugs for insomnia, anxiety management, and alcohol, I made a grave mistake which resulted in Class C Aggravated Assault Felony Charge. To complicate matters, I am not a resident of Tennessee. It goes without saying that Mr. McKinney has earned the utmost respect as a top tier lawyer from the Tennessee court system. He was able to professionally articulate my case to the court, emphasizing that I risk losing employment, showed that I voluntarily turned myself in, and that I was a first-time offender. The court listened to him and as a result he was able to negotiate terms that far exceeded my expectations. I spent a lot of time between my arrest and court appearance researching the standard outcomes for an aggravated assault charge in the State of Tennessee, and based on what I read, I expected the worst judgement to be passed down. Mr. McKinney however worked with the court system to not impose jailtime and an opportunity to have the charges expunged from my record. I know that I will forever be ashamed and grieve over the event, but he was able to provide me with the opportunity to work the rest of my life making this right to the victim, my family, and others that were emotionally impacted. Mr. McKinney is worth his weight in gold. He knows the law. He is respected. He is highly skilled as a lawyer. He is the very best. I only wish I met and got to know of him under better circumstances.- SB
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"Incredibly helpful"This was my first experience ever being accused of a crime and I was very nervous and scared. Rob and his staff were incredibly helpful, answering all of my questions and putting my mind at ease throughout the process. In the end, we were able to get everything dismissed successfully. Although in the grand scheme, my case was a relatively minor one, Rob always was there to help and it was clear that his knowledge and experience would be hard to find anywhere else. I would absolutely recommend Rob and his team to anyone looking for a defense attorney.- SA
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"He Changed My Life"He is the type of attorney who listens to your problem instead of not caring about what is going on just to get your money- Brianna
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"You Were There For Us"You are more to us than just a lawyer.- J.B.
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"Maestro of the room"Rob is extremely intelligent and makes you feel comfortable at the same time considering your situation His staff is prompt knowledgeable and very kind Would recommend to anyone And would believe if they can not assist that they would lead you in the correct way It has been a pleasure These guys are worth every penny Thank you again- John
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"Best defense lawyer in the middle Tennessee area"So I was charged with schedule 2 simple poss and paraphernalia. His excellence got it dropped to a simple paraphernalia charge with unsupervised probation! It was a mandatory 30 days in jail to basically nothing but fines. Well worth every penny. If you need a lawyer call this guy immediately. He'll do everything he can with a smile to give you the best results possible. Thank God for Rob Mckinney!!!- Daniel Himes
