DUI Penalties

Knoxville Tennessee DUI Penalties

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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
  • –Are under the influence of alcohol OR
  • –Are under the influence of drugs (even if they are prescribed) OR
  • –Are under the combined influences 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 revoked for 1 year.

DUI 2ND offense:

  • –Fine: $600.00 minimum – $3,500 maximum.
  • –Jail: 45 days maximum – 11 months and 29 days maximum.
  • –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 years to 10 years.
  • –Possible forfeiture of vehicle.

DUI 4TH offense:

  • –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 vehicle.

DUI or DWI convictions count as prior offenses for either charge, as do convictions in another state. A DUI or DWI within the last 10 years is considered. If you have one DUI within the last 10 years, the court will consider DUIs and DWI convictions that go back 20 years.

Experienced BUI / DUI Defense Attorney Located in Knoxville, TN

Do not delay, call a lawyer capable of handling your Tennessee DUI or boating under the influence charge immediately.  There are often many ways of successfully defending a Tennessee DUI charge if you obtain a capable Tennessee DUI or BUI attorney in enough time to investigate and prepare for your case. Call today 865-637-2900.

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