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The Garza Law Firm, PLLC defends Tennessee Driving Under the Influence and Tennessee Boating Under the Influence charges, as well as other Personal Injury and Criminal Defense cases, across the State of Tennessee. The Garza Law Firm serves the following cities and counties, including but not limited to: • Alcoa • Anderson County • Athens • Blount County • Bradley County • Campbell County • Chattanooga • Claiborne County • Cleveland • Clinton • Cocke County • Cookeville • Crossville • Cumberland County • Dandridge • Englewood • Etowah • Gatlinburg • Grainger County • Greene County • Greeneville • Hamblen County • Hamilton County • Hancock County • Harriman • Hawkins County • Jefferson City • Jefferson County • Johnson City • Knoxville • Knox County • Lenoir City • Loudon County • Madisonville • Marion County • Maryville • Maynardville • McMinn County • Meigs County • Monroe County• Morgan County • Morristown • New Market • Newport • New Tazewell • Oak Ridge • Oliver Springs • Overton County • Pigeon Forge • Polk County • Putnam County • Rhea County • Roane County • Rutledge • Scott County • Sequatchie County • Sevier County • Sevierville • Sullivan County • Sweetwater • Tazewell • Tellico Plains • Unicoi County • Union County • Vonore • Wartburg • Washington County
As many know, a Tennessee DUI is a misdemeanor criminal offense, however, it carries with it grave consequences for most people, especially those citizens who have jobs, or those who will seek employment or to further their education in the future. As legislation in Tennessee and other states continues the trend of more severe penalties, so too does the stigma associated with a DUI. Many applications now ask specifically whether an applicant has ever been convicted of driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated.
The following are the penalties for those convicted of a Tennessee DUI or Tennessee Driving Under the Influence charge. Please note that a driver only loses his or her license from a Tennessee DUI only if they are found guilty of DUI or Violation of Implied Consent Charge.
Tennessee DUI Penalties
1st Offense
48 hours minimum, up to 11 months 29 days in jail
24 hours of litter pick-up
BAC of .20% carries minimum 7 days in jail.
1 year loss
of driver’s license
$350 to $1500 fine + court costs
DUI school or Mother’s Against
Drunk Driving (MADD) Victim Impact Panel
SR–22 high risk auto insurance
2nd Offense
$600
to $3,500 fine + court costs
45 days minimum, up to 11 months 29 days in jail.
2 years
loss of license; After 1 year, a restricted license is allowed after completion of
a DUI school
SR–22 high risk auto insurance
DUI school
Vehicle forfeiture
Ignition interlock
device at your expense
3rd Offense
120 days minimum, up to 11 months 29 days in jail
$1100 to $10,000 mandatory fine + court costs
3 to 10 years loss of license; No restricted
driver’s license
SR-22 high risk auto insurance
DUI school
Vehicle forfeiture
Ignition interlock device
at your expense
4th Offense
Class "E" Felony
1 year in jail, 150 days minimum served
consecutively
$3000 up to $15,000 mandatory fine + court costs
5 years loss of license.
No allowance for a restricted driver’s license
SR-22 high risk auto insurance
DUI school
Vehicle forfeiture
Ignition interlock device at your expense
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