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DUI & Drunk Driving Attorney Rob McKinney | Nashville TN | Video Transcript

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ROB MCKINNEY: My name is Rob McKinney. And if you're watching this video clip, either you or a loved one have been arrested for DUI.
I started out as a law clerk for the court in Nashville that heard all the DUI cases. I sat there for two years while I was working my way through law school and I heard vehicular homicide cases and numerous trials. Once I saw that, I wanted to dedicate my practice to helping people that's been charged with a crime.
The first area of a DUI case goes to the traffic stop. So the first main defense is did the police have a legal reason to stop your car? There's a host of areas that we can delve into and fight that.
Once the police officer stops you, the next thing that he'll want you to do is do a series of field sobriety tests. They are the horizontal gaze nystagmus test, the walk and turn and the one-leg stand.
These tests are subject and those results and the way they score the tests need to be reviewed by a competent attorney and an expert. That's why I went and got a certification as an instructor in field sobriety testing by NHTSA, which is the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration. I know every nook and cranny of the manual and I know every way that we could look for imperfections in how that police officer did the field sobriety test.
The third main component of your DUI case is the chemical testing. The chemical testing for blood alcohol is usually done by two methods, breath and blood. In Nashville, breath testing is utilized. The machine is the ECR2.
One of the main defenses is whether the police officer watched you 20 minutes prior to giving the test. The reason is mouth alcohol and whether you burp, hiccup or belch during the test. Because alcohol can come from your stomach and contaminate the test. That's the most critical one. Because if the 20 minute observation period isn't given then that breath test is inadmissible.
Blood tests are more problematic. Was the blood sample drawn properly? Was it preserved properly? Was the tube maintained properly? Was the chain of custody preserved? Was the test done properly at the TBI crime lab? There are a host of issues in the chemical results of your blood test.
A DUI arrest is unlike any other criminal charge. It has issues of science. It has issues of field sobriety testing that are complex and technical. These need to be handled by someone that has expertise and training in that area. Your divorce lawyer can't handle it. A general lawyer can't handle it. And some criminal lawyers can't handle it.
You need someone that has the training and expertise in the areas of field sobriety testing, blood alcohol testing to help you get through this crisis. If you're in a crisis and you don't know what's going to happen, call me for help.

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Rob McKinney
Attorney at Law
214 2nd Ave N., Suite 103
Nashville, TN 37201

Phone: 615-509-8599
Toll-Free: 1-877-364-6072
Fax: 615-242-5967
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"There are precious times in our lives when we are blessed with people in our life who make a difference. Although at times we may not have the right words to express just how grateful we are, we truly are grateful. God has brought you into our life, and we are forever thankful for you and all that you have done. Even if at times we may not say so. The picture included is of our daughter. We believe that it is she who will benefit the most from what you have done for us. Because of you, her father will be returned to her soon. That is why I would like to say thank you. People may not take the time to acknowledge the great work that you do or have done, but we want you to know that we do."

Thank You So Very Much - Nathan

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Thank you so very much Rob,

My regret is that we met under such a circumstance, my second regret is that we did not seek you sooner. Joshua's father did something good, he introduced us to you. You have been so important to us, some good comes from every misfortune, we were able to know you, and appreciate your talent.

Maybe Josh will further his education, if so this money will help him.

We will never forget you,
Thank you Robin,
(names omitted to protect confidentiality)

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Dear Rob,

I wanted to take this time to sincerely thank you for your success in my court case on May 6th. I know this is a little delayed as I have been busy as we all are... Anyway, I want you to know how much I appreciate your attention to detail and your professionalism. I made it through the 48 hours and have put it past me. Thanks once more for your ability to get it reduced and if I ever need legal assistance in the future, you have proven yourself to me.

Sincerely,

A.W.

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Rob,

Thank you for always taking care of Charles, Jessica and Drew for me. Without your help I would not know what to do or who to turn to. You are more to us than just a lawyer. Your are a friend someone who is always there for us.

Thank you,

JB

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Dear Rob,

I just wanted to say thank you for everything you have been doing for me. It's comforting to know I've got you on my side. You're the BEST!!

Thanks again,

R

PS I really can't thank you enough.

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Rob,

Thank you so very much for all you have done and are still doing. Thank you for being such a great attorney in our time of need. You made a difficult situation endurable.

Sincerely,

LM

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Dear Rob,

I wanted to take this time to sincerely thank you for your success in my court case on May 6th. I know this is a little delayed as I have been busy as we all are... Anyway, I want you to know how much I appreciate your attention to detail and your professionalism. I made it through the 48 hours and have put it past me. Thanks once more for your ability to get it reduced and if I ever need legal assistance in the future, you have proven yourself to me.

Sincerely,
A.W.

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Attorney Rob was the attorney I hired to defend me for a DUI arrest I experienced in 2007. It took place in a TN county that is notorious for refusing to plead down DUI's to lesser charges under any circumstances, and for insisting on nothing less than at least the minimum sentencing requirements for this offense. (Williamson) Upon the very first viewing of my "arrest tape" that we were finally allowed to see - along with the arresting officer, Rob was able to spot the officer giving me a bad command, starting me out on the wrong foot. Rob, himself, has been through field sobriety courses, has achieved certification, and knows the correct procedures the officers should follow. When he pointed this out to him, the officer was evidently rattled enough to realize that he had even more to lose than just the case if it went to trial. This one factor influenced heavily the outcome of my case. Rob was able to help me plead to a lesser charge of reckless driving, with no jail time, and 6 months of probation. I thoroughly believe that if Rob had not brought this to the attention of the officer during our viewing of the tape, we might have had to go through an even more protracted period of having to wait, and then go through a stressful trial. My case, otherwise, was one that most people, with untrained eyes, would view as "borderline." I did not deserve to be penalized to the degree that the county of Williamson was set on, and Rob McKinney made sure that it did not happen. I highly, unreservedly, recommend Rob McKinney to assist you in your DUI case. He is fierce and fearless when it comes to supporting his clients. July 23, 2008

Rob McKinney, Attorney at Law serves clients throughout Tennessee, including Nashville, Franklin, Springhill, Fairview, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, Gallatin, La Vergne, Portland, Lebanon, Mount Juliet, Ashland City, Dickson, Centerville, Goodlettsville, Smyrna, Clarksville, Davidson County, Rutherford County, Williamson County, Cheatham County, Dickson County, Hickman County, and Sumner County.