Nashville Defense Attorneys For DUI Offenses

Let Lords And Cate, your Nashville DUI Crimes attorneys represent you for DUI offenses whether you’re a first time DUI offender or a subsequent DUI offender.

Nashville DUI Crimes and Offenses

Penalties for DUI Crimes in Nashville

1st Time DUI Offenses – .08 (BAC) [T.C.A. 55-10-401] [T.C.A. 55-10-403]

48 hours up to 11 months, 29 days for offenders in violation of 55-10-401
.20 BAC or greater minimum jail time 7 consecutive days
License revocation for 1 year
You will be ordered to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment program
Pay restitution to any person suffering physical injury or personal loss
$350-$1,500 fine
With towing, bail, attorney, high risk insurance, court costs, school, and reinstatement fees, your first offense average costs could add up to $4,900
Judge can order you to install an Ignition Interlock Device at your expense. Minimum first year costs could exceed $1,000.00
If two (2) convictions of DUI in 5 years, Ignition Interlock Device required for 6 months after reinstatement at your expense
Drug and Alcohol Treatment may be required at the judge’s discretion.

2nd Time DUI Offender

45 days to 11 months, 29 days in jail
$600-$3,500 mandatory fine
License revocation for 2 years/Restricted License available after first year
Subject to vehicle seizure/forfeiture
You will be ordered to attend an alcohol and drug treatment program
The judge can order you to install an Ignition Interlock Device at your expense
If two (2) convictions of DUI in 5 years, Ignition Interlock Device required for 6 months after reinstatement at your expense
Pay restitution to any person suffering personal injury or loss

3rd Time DUI Offender

120 days to 11 months, 29 days in jail
$1,100 to $10,000 mandatory fines
License revocation for 6-10 years/NO restricted license available
Subject to vehicle seizure/forfeiture
Alcohol and drug treatment program
Judge could order an Ignition Interlock Device installed at your expense
If two (2) convictions of DUI in 5 years, Ignition Interlock Device required for 6 months after reinstatement at your expense

4th and Subsequent DUI Offender (felony DUI)

Class E Felony
1 Year (365) days of jail time with a minimum of 150 consecutive days served
$3,000 to $15,000 mandatory fine
License revocation for 8 years/NO restricted license available
Subject to vehicle seizure/forfeiture
Alcohol and drug treatment program
Judge could order an Ignition Interlock Device installed at your expense
If two (2) convictions of DUI in 5 years, Ignition Interlock Device required for 6 months after reinstatement at your expense

Information provided by the TN Department of Safety & Homeland Security