Penalties for DUI in Tennessee
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 lawyer.
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Penalty
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First Offense
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Second Offense
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Third Offense
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Fourth and Subsequent Offenses
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Jail
Time
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48 hours to 11 months, 29 days
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45 days to 11 months, 29 days
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120 days to 11 months, 29 days
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1-6 years
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Fine
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$350 - $1,500
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$600 - $3,500
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$1,100 - $10,000
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$3,000 - $15, 000
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DUI
School/Alcohol Rehab
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DUI School
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Alcohol Rehab
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Alcohol Rehab
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Alcohol Rehab
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Volunteer
Community Work
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optional
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optional
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optional
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optional
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License
Revocation
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1 year; eligible for restricted license if meet
all other qualifications
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2 years; not eligible for restricted driver’s
license for at least one year
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3 years minimum to 10 years maximum; not eligible
for restricted driver’s license
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5 years minimum; not eligible for a restricted
driver’s license
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Sentence/Probation
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11 months, 29 days
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11 months, 29 days
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11 months, 29 days
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1-6 years
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Ignition
Interlock Device
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optional
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Vehicle
Forfeiture
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no
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Any complaint of unethical conduct by a participating lawyer may be filed with the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility by contacting them as follows:
Board of Professional Responsibility
1101 Kermit Drive, Suite 730
Nashville, TN 37217
Phone: 615-361-7500; 800-486-5714
Fax: 615-367-2480
E-mail: ethics@tbpr.org
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