| Accused of and arrested for a drunk driving charge | | | | addiction fee ($100), and others as may be ordered by |
| may have serious consequences for you. How is a | | | | the court. |
| DUI charge defined according to the laws of the state | | | | For the third offense – jail term (120 days-11 months |
| of Tennessee? This is the first thing you need to | | | | and 29 days), fines ($1,100-$10,000), vehicle forfeiture, |
| know. Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence | | | | alcohol rehabilitation program, license revocation (3-10 |
| of alcohol or drug is a punishable offense in the state. | | | | years), addiction fee ($100), and others as deemed |
| Tennessee Driving Under Influence charge can be | | | | right by the court. |
| proved on the basis of the four tenets: | | | | For the fourth offense – jail term (150 days-6 |
| • The accused was in charge | | | | years), fines ($3,000-$15,000), vehicle forfeiture, alcohol |
| • He/she was operating a motor vehicle | | | | rehabilitation program, license revocation (at least 5 |
| • He/she was operating it within a public area | | | | years), addiction fee ($100), and others as ordered by |
| • He/she was under the influence of alcohol or | | | | the court. |
| drugs or had a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or more | | | | In such a situation you may have understood that it is |
| Your drunk driving lawyer would be able to tell you | | | | necessary to put up a strong case to defend yourself. |
| what category your crime falls under. Most DUI | | | | This is why you need to hire a competent drunk driving |
| offenses classify as misdemeanors but it may be | | | | lawyer for the case. They have a good idea about |
| considered as a felony in certain circumstances. | | | | how to present you in a favorable light before a court |
| If your offense is proved at a court of law, you may | | | | of law and thus prevent you from being penalized, or |
| face serious penalties that adversely affect your | | | | at least, minimize the penalties. |
| personal as well as professional life. The details of the | | | | It is essential to have an initial consultation with a good |
| penalties for such offenses are discussed below. | | | | drunk driving lawyer of Tennessee. He/she would be |
| For the first offense – jail term (48 hours-11 months | | | | able to assess the case, let you know about the |
| and 29 days), fines ($350-$1,500), admission to DUI | | | | position of the case, provide you with a clear idea |
| School, license revocation (for 1 year), addiction fee | | | | about your rights and limitations, and take care of all |
| ($100), and others as may be considered right by the | | | | such details. |
| court. | | | | A drunk driving lawyer proficient in the state laws |
| For the second offense – jail term (45 hours-11 | | | | would also know which points to highlight and what |
| months and 29 days), fines ($600-$3,500), alcohol | | | | strategy to follow. This is extremely important as a DUI |
| rehabilitation program, license revocation (for 2 years), | | | | conviction detail stays on your criminal record for life. |