Nashville DUI Penalties

In Tennessee, a person can be convicted of a DUI if they are operating a motor vehicle on public roadways and contain one of the following:

1. Is under the influence of alcohol
2. Breath or blood alcohol content of .08 or higher
3. Under the influence of drugs or prescription drugs
4. Is under the influence of a combination of drugs and alcohol

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First Dui Offense:

This can be one or a combination of the following:

Fine: Ranging from a min. $350.00 – max $1,500.00
Jail Time: mandatory consecutive 7 days if blood alcohol readings exceed .20%
Driver’s license revoked for one year

Second Dui Offense:

This can be one or a combination of the following:

Fine: Ranging from a min. $600.00 – max $3,500.00
Jail Time: Ranging from 45 days minimum to 11 months and 29 days maximum
Driver’s license revoked for two years
Alcohol and drug treatment programs available as jail credit
Forfeiture of vehicle if used in the offense

Third Dui Offense:

This can be one or a combination of the following:

Fine: Ranging from a min. $1,100.00 – max $10,000.00
Jail Time: Ranging from 120 days minimum to 11 months and 29 days maximum
Driver’s license revoked for 3-10 years
Alcohol and drug treatment programs available as jail credit
Forfeiture of vehicle

Fourth DUI Offense:

This can be one or a combination of the following:

Conviction of a Class E felony
Fine: Ranging from a min. $3,000.00 – max $15,000.00
Jail Time: Ranging from 150 days minimum to 6 years maximum
Driver’s license revoked for 5 years
Alcohol and drug treatment programs available as jail credit
Forfeiture of vehicle

If you are placed on probation after serving your jail sentence, additional conditions of probation may be required; this may include community service, drug or alcohol rehabilitation program, and any other conditions of probation ordered by the Court.