Sunday, November 22, 2009

Barnette Law Offices – Tennessee DUI Defense

DUI penalties will differ in each case, depending on the particular facts and circumstances. This summary is intended to be general in nature; therefore, this information should not be relied upon without individual consultation with a well qualified DUI lawyer in Tennessee at Barnette Law Offices, LLC or 615-585-2245.

DUI

DUI First Offense - Sentence is 11 months, 29 days

Details

  • Jail Time
  • Probationary Period
  • Fine
  • Highway Litter Removal
  • DUI Assessment
  • DUI School/Alcohol Rehabilitation
  • Volunteer Community Work
  • License Revocation
  • Ignition Interlock Device
  • Vehicle Forfeiture
  • 48 hours to 11 months, 29 days, or 7 days if blood alcohol concentration is .20% or higher
  • 11 months, 29 days less the time spent in jail
  • $350 - $1,500
  • Mandatory 24 hours
  • Mandatory alcohol and drug addiction assessment and fee of $100.00 for each conviction
  • Mandatory DUI School or Victim Impact Panel (often sponsored by Mother’s Against Drunk Driving); DUI School required for license reinstatement
  • May be ordered by the court
  • 1 year; eligible for restricted license if meet all other qualifications

DUI Second Offense - Sentence is 11 months, 29 days

Details

  • Jail Time
  • Probationary Period
  • Fine
  • DUI Assessment
  • DUI School/Alcohol Rehabilitation
  • Volunteer Community Work
  • License Revocation
  • Ignition Interlock Device
  • Vehicle Forfeiture
  • 45 days to 11 months, 29 days
  • 11 months, 29 days less the time spent in jail
  • $600 - $3,500
  • Mandatory alcohol and drug addiction fee of $100.00 for each conviction
  • DUI School required to regain driver's license; may be ordered by the court
  • May be ordered by the court
  • 2 years; not eligible for restricted license for at least one (1) year
  • Presumed to be ordered by the court unless a contrary ruling is made by the judge. Mandatory if a prior DUI conviction in the last 5 years.
  • Authorized

Contact us at Barnette Law Offices to obtain a skilled Tennessee DUI attorney at 615-585-2245.

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