Our Tennessee DUI lawyers will defend your rights and protect your future.
Under Tennessee law, a person can be charged and convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if they drive or are in physical control of a motor vehicle on a public roadway and
- Have a breath/blood alcohol content of at least .08 OR
- Were you under the influence of alcohol? OR
- Are under the influence of drugs (even if they are prescribed) OR
- Are under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs.
Penalties for Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
DUI 1ST offense:
- Fine: $350 minimum; $1,500.00 maximum.
- Jail: 48 hours (along with 24 hours litter pick-up) minimum: 11 months and 29 days maximum
- If blood alcohol exceeds 0.20%, the person must serve a mandatory 7 consecutive days in jail.
- Driver’s license is revoked for 1 year.
DUI 2ND offense:
- Fine: $600.00 minimum; $3,500 maximum.
- Jail: 45 days maximum; 11 months and 29 days maximum.
- The driver’s license is revoked for 2 years.
- Inpatient alcohol or drug treatment is available as jail credit.
- possible forfeiture of the vehicle.
DUI 3RD offense:
- Fine: $1,100.00 minimum; $10,000.00 maximum.
- Jail: 120 days minimum; 11 months; and 29 days maximum.
- Driver’s license revoked for 3 to 10 years.
- Possible forfeiture of the vehicle.
DUI 4TH offense:
- a Class E felony conviction
- Fine: $3,000 minimum; $15,000.00 maximum.
- Jail: 150 days minimum; 6 years maximum.
- driver’s license revoked for 5 years.
- possible forfeiture of the vehicle.
DUI convictions count as prior offenses for either charge, as do convictions in another state. A DUI within the last 10 years is considered. If you have had one DUI within the last 10 years, the court will consider DUI convictions that go back 20 years.
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Do not delay, call a lawyer capable of handling your Tennessee DUI or boating under the influence charge immediately. There are often many ways to successfully defend a Tennessee DUI charge if you obtain a capable Tennessee DUI attorney with enough time to investigate and prepare for your case.
