Tennessee DUI Penalties

Memphis DUI Lawyer

First offense

•11 month and 29 day-sentence

•Mandatory minimum of 48 hours in jail (minimum of seven days in jail if BAC is .20% or higher)

•Probation for 11 months/29 days minus jail time served

•Fine of $350-$1500

•License revocation for one year; restricted license allowed

•Court-ordered alcohol safety school and community service

•Ignition interlock device may be required

Second Offense

•11 month and 29-day sentence

•Mandatory minimum of 45 days in jail

•Probation for 11 months/29 days minus jail time served

•Fine of $600-$3500

•License revocation for two years; not eligible for restricted license for at least one year

•Ignition interlock device must be installed and must be kept on for six months after revocation period

•Vehicle may be seized and forfeited

Third Offense

•11 month and 29-day sentence

•Mandatory minimum 120 days in jail

•Probation for 11 months/29 days minus jail time served

•Fine of $1100-$10,000

•Mandatory court-ordered alcohol rehab

License revocation for six years; no restricted license

•Ignition interlock device required with license reinstatement if you have a prior DUI conviction within five years

•Vehicle may be seized and forfeited

DUI penalties in Tennessee are harsh. Perhaps the most significant consequence is that a Tennessee DUI cannot be removed from your record, even a first offense, and even if you have no prior arrests. Many first-offenses in Tennessee can be expunged, but not DUI. The Tennessee legislature has specifically excluded it from expungement or diversion. And as you can see, there are many other penalties such as jail time, loss of license, and fines. If you are facing this charge, contact Memphis DUI lawyer Patrick Stegall for options on how to handle your case.

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