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Penalties for a Tennessee DUI OffensePotential Jail TimeLicense Revocation1st Offense48 hours to 11 months, 29 days1 year2nd Offense45 days to 11 months, 29 days in jail2 years3rd Offense120 days to 11 months, 29 days6 years4th and Subsequent OffensesUp to one year with a minimum of 150 consecutive days8 years

The Volunteer State has stringent laws against impaired driving, even for those arrested for the first time. Despite this, there are scenarios where the charges against you can be reduced, such as negotiating them down to reckless driving or another lesser offense.

DUI First Offense ? Sentence is 11 months, 29 days IID required for 365 consecutive days or for entire period of license revocation, whichever is longer. May be ordered by the court. E.g., transdermal or alternative alcohol or drug monitoring device, electronic monitoring device, or GPS monitoring device.

Penalties for a Tennessee DUI OffensePotential Jail TimeLicense Revocation1st Offense48 hours to 11 months, 29 days1 year2nd Offense45 days to 11 months, 29 days in jail2 years3rd Offense120 days to 11 months, 29 days6 years4th and Subsequent OffensesUp to one year with a minimum of 150 consecutive days8 years

Fines (currently in Tennessee, fines range from $465 to $1,500 for a first-time DUI) Court costs. Driver's license reinstatement fees, as well as additional fees related to your driver's license. Mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device at your expense, which could cost more than $1,000.

A DUI will stay on your record for life. A DUI conviction cannot be expunged off your record. If you were charged with a DUI, but the charge was dismissed or otherwise did not result in a conviction, your record can be expunged.