Rutherford County DUI Attorney

Defending DUI Charges in Rutherford County, TN

A DUI arrest in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, or anywhere in Rutherford County is a serious matter — but it is not the same thing as a conviction. Under Tennessee law (T.C.A. § 55-10-401), the State has the burden of proving beyond a reasonable doubt that you were impaired. That burden is harder to meet than most people think, especially when the right attorney scrutinizes every step of your stop, test, and arrest.

Quinn Rodriguez is uniquely qualified to handle DUI cases because he has been on both sides of them. As a police officer, he personally conducted traffic stops, administered field sobriety tests, and processed DUI arrests. He knows what officers are trained to do — and more importantly, he knows where they cut corners, make mistakes, and violate the procedures that Tennessee law requires.

As a former prosecutor, he also knows how the State builds and presents DUI cases in Rutherford County courts. That 360-degree view of the DUI process gives his clients a real advantage at every stage — from pretrial motions to plea negotiations to trial.

What a DUI Conviction Means in Tennessee

How We Fight DUI Charges in Rutherford County

• Challenge the traffic stop — if the officer lacked reasonable suspicion to pull you over, everything that followed may be thrown out
• Scrutinize field sobriety test administration — Quinn conducted FSTs as an officer; he knows every deviation from proper NHTSA protocol
• Subpoena breathalyzer maintenance records — Tennessee law requires strict calibration records; errors can invalidate breath test results
• Examine blood draw chain of custody — handling errors and improper storage can compromise blood test results
• Fight the implied consent revocation separately — the administrative license hearing is separate from the criminal case and has its own deadline
• Negotiate reduced charges — when appropriate, we pursue reckless driving or other lesser charges to protect your record and license

Serving All of Rutherford County

Quinn Rodriguez Law PLLC represents DUI clients throughout Rutherford County, including Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Eagleville, and surrounding communities. Our office is located in downtown Murfreesboro at 138 S Cannon Ave — minutes from the Rutherford County Courthouse.