Criminal Defense Lawyer in Winchester, TN
If you are facing criminal charges in Winchester, Franklin County, or surrounding Tennessee courts, early legal guidance matters. As a Winchester attorney, I defend clients in cases ranging from traffic citations and misdemeanors to serious felony allegations.
I have handled criminal charges ranging from speeding tickets to first degree murder. Every case is different. My job is the same: protect your rights, control the damage, and fight for the best outcome available — whether that means dismissal, reduction, diversion, or trial.
Criminal Charges I Defend in Winchester and Franklin County:
- Traffic offenses (speeding, reckless driving, driving on suspended/revoked, etc.)
- DUI / DWI
- BUI (Boating Under the Influence)
- Drug charges (simple possession to felony-level allegations)
- Assault & domestic assault
- Theft & property crimes
- Probation violations
- Felony charges, including high-stakes cases with life-changing consequences
Special Focus: DUI & BUI Defense
DUI cases move fast — and the consequences can hit hard (license issues, jail exposure, fines, increased insurance, ignition interlock, and long-term record problems).
For a full breakdown of DUI defense strategy, penalties, license issues, and court process in Winchester and nearby counties, visit the dedicated service page:
In a lake town like Winchester, boating enforcement matters too. The TWRA is active, and BUI charges can come up quickly on weekends and holidays. A BUI arrest can still mean serious penalties and a criminal record — and it deserves the same level of defense as a DUI.
I help clients challenge:
- traffic/boat stops and checkpoint issues
- field sobriety testing and how it was administered
- breath/blood testing procedures
- officer reports, video evidence, and inconsistencies
- constitutional violations and suppression issues
Call (931) 404-4020 or email garrett@garretthayneslaw.com to schedule a confidential consultation.