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 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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