May & Ryan, PLC
For Tennessee Cases
Call 1-888-384-8366
About Tennessee DUI Law Firm May & Ryan, PLC
Contact May & Ryan, PLC
General DUI Information in Tennessee
DUI FAQ
Tennessee DUI Penalties
Information on Vehicle Forfeiture
Information on Traffic Citations
Calculate Your Blood Alcohol
Resources
OTHER DUI/DWI RESOURCES
DUI Laws
Smart Start - Ignition Interlock
Economy Traffic School
DMV-Report
DUI Auto Insurance
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.
|
Penalty |
First Offense |
Second Offense |
Third Offense |
Fourth and Subsequent Offenses |
|
Jail Time |
48 hours to 11 months, 29 days |
45 days to 11 months, 29 days |
120 days to 11 months, 29 days |
1-6 years |
|
Fine |
$350 - $1,500 |
$600 - $3,500 |
$1,100 - $10,000 |
$3,000 - $15, 000 |
|
DUI
School/ |
DUI School |
Alcohol Rehab |
Alcohol Rehab |
Alcohol Rehab |
|
Volunteer Community Work |
optional |
optional |
optional |
optional |
|
License
|
1 year; eligible for restricted license if meet all other qualifications |
2 years; not eligible for restricted driver's license for at least one year |
3 years minimum to 10 years maximum; not eligible for restricted driver's license |
5 years minimum; not eligible for a restricted driver's license |
|
Sentence/ |
11 months, 29 days |
11 months, 29 days |
11 months, 29 days |
1-6 years |
|
Ignition Interlock Device |
optional |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
Vehicle
|
no |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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
