John McAfee, the eccentric software developer, was recently arrested in Tennessee and charged with driving under the influence. He is known for his anti-virus software, which made him millions. After allegedly losing most of his fortune and a series of legal issues, he recently located to Tennessee. Following his arrest, he was also charged with possession of a handgun while under the influence, as well as drunk driving.

He was arrested in Henderson County and is currently a resident of Lexington. Local law enforcement did not comment on the incident, except to confirm that he is a resident of the area. He was released on $5,000 bond. Despite his fame, fortune and previous brushes with law enforcement, he still has the same right to due process and legal counsel as anyone else accused of a crime.

Any Tennessee resident arrested for drunk driving will likely benefit by acting quickly to protect their interests. If convicted of DUI, a driver could face serious penalties, such as fines, jail time and loss of driving privileges. Working with an experienced defense lawyer can provide the opportunity to confront these charges effectively.

Any individual accused of drunk driving typically seeks a complete evaluation regarding possible defense strategies. Accused individuals have specific legal rights, and they would be wise to protect those entitlements by seeking appropriate legal counsel. In many circumstances, it is possible to challenge the prosecution’s case and even having the charges dismissed. The best course of action is usually revealed after a careful review of the details of an individual case.

Source: CNN, “John McAfee arrested for DUI, gun possession“, Aug. 7, 2015