DUI Law
Tennessee DUI Law-Penalties
DUI 1ST offense: (Tennessee DUI Law)
- Fine: $350 minimum; $1,500.00 maximum.
- Jail: minimum 48 hours; maximum 11 months and 29 days mandatory 7 consecutive days if blood alcohol exceeds .20%.
- Driver’s license revoked for 1 year.
- Mandatory litter trash removal.
DUI 2ND offense: (Tennessee DUI Law)
- Fine: $600.00 minimum; $3,500 maximum.
- Jail: minimum 45 days; maximum 11 months and 29 days.
- Driver’s license is revoked for 2 years
- Inpatient alcohol or drug treatment available as jail credit.
- Possible forfeiture of vehicle if used in the offense.
DUI 3RD offense: (Tennessee DUI Law)
- Fine: $1,100.00 minimum; $10,000.00 maximum
- Jail: minimum 120 days; maximum 11 months and 29 days
- Driver’s license revoked for 3 years to 10 years.
- Possible forfeiture of vehicle.
DUI 4TH offense: (Tennessee DUI Law)
- Class E felony conviction.
- Fine: $3,000 minimum; $15,000.00 maximum.
- Jail: minimum 150 days; maximum 6 years.
- Driver’s license revoked for 5 years
- Possible forfeiture of vehicle.
If you are placed on probation after serving at least the minimum jail sentence, additional conditions of probation may be required, including removing litter from public property, performing public service work, participation in a drug or alcohol rehabilitation facility, payment of restitution to any person suffering personal injury or property loss as a result of such offense, plus any other conditions of probation ordered by the Court.
DUI and DWI convictions count as prior offenses for either charge, as do convictions in another state.