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/Alcohol Rehab

 

DUI School

 

Alcohol Rehab

 

Alcohol Rehab

 

Alcohol Rehab

 

Volunteer Community Work

 

optional

 

optional

 

optional

 

optional

 

License Revocation

 

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/Probation

 

11 months, 29 days

 

11 months, 29 days

 

11 months, 29 days

 

1-6 years

 

Ignition Interlock Device

 

optional

 

yes

 

yes

 

yes

 

Vehicle Forfeiture

 

no

 

yes

 

yes

 

yes


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