DUI Facts
A DUI can have serious consequences. A DUI can affect your job, your personal life, and your reputation. We invite you to call us at (615) 783-1680 to discuss your case with no obligation. Nashville DUI attorney Ryan Caldwell consistently provides cost-effective, competent representation for all of your DUI concerns.
What is a DUI?
If you are in physical control of any automobile or any other motor-driven vehicle while on a public road, highway, alley, public parking lot, trailer park, or any apartment complex in the State of Tennessee while under the influence of ANY intoxicant which affects your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, whether prescribed or over the counter, you can be found guilty of DUI.
What is the legal limit in Tennessee?
The legal limit for alcohol consumption in Tennessee is .08%.
What if I refuse to submit to a breath or blood sample?
You can still be found guilty of DUI, and there is a very good chance you will lose your license for an entire year.
What are the penalties for a DUI conviction?
- DUI 1st Offense: A minimum punishment of 11 months, 29 days probation, with 48 hours to serve in jail, a fine of $350.00, a 12 hour Alcohol Safety School, 24 hours of road-side trash cleanup wearing a vest that indicates you are a convicted DUI offender, loss of license for 1 year, and court costs.
- DUI 2nd Offense: A minimum punishment of 11 months, 29 days probation, with 45 days to serve in jail day for day, a fine of $600.00, the Alcohol Safety School, loss of license for 2 years with no ability to get a restricted license, and court costs.
- DUI 3rd Offense: A minimum punishment of 11 months, 29 days probation, with 120 days to serve in jail day for day (no work release), a fine of $1,100, the Alcohol Safety School, loss of license for at least 6 years with no restricted license available, and court costs.
- DUI 4th Offense: A Class E Felony. A minimum punishment of 150 days in jail day for day, a $3,000.00 fine, a loss of license for 8 years, and extensive probation requirements.