Nashville DUI Attorney

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Driving Under the Influence, or DUI, in Tennessee is a serious offense that can have grave consequences. It can affect you, your ability to work, and your family. Nashville Attorney Robert Vaughn is here to protect your rights and represent you. Robert Vaughn knows how to get you results.

Under Tennessee law, DUI is operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any type of drug, narcotic, etc. that impairs or has “stimulating effects on the central nervous system. A blood alcohol content of .08 or higher can get you a DUI. If stopped by a police officer, the officer may ask you to take the breath test. You may choose not to take the test, but you may have your license suspended for one year. If you do take the test and have .08 or higher, you will be arrested.

The penalties for DUI grow worse after repeated offenses. The following are a list of possible DUI penalties.

On the 1st Offense, the penalties can include:

  • Jail time for adults over 21: 24 hrs – 11 months, 29 days
  • Jail time for adults 18-21 years: 48 hrs – 11 months, 29 days
  • Probation time (if jail time is less than 11 mos, 29 days, the probation time is the remainder of the 11 mos, 29 day period)
  • 24 hours mandatory trash pick-up
  • At least $350 fine
  • DUI School or Alcohol rehabilation
  • $100 Alcohol/drug fee per conviction
    1 year suspended license

On the 2nd Offense, the penalties can include:

  • Jail time: 45 days – 11 months, 29 days
  • Probation time (if jail time is less than 11 mos, 29 days, the probation time is the remainder of the 11 mos, 29 day period)
  • 24 hours mandatory trash pick-up
  • At least $600 fine
  • Alcohol rehabilation
  • $100 Alcohol/drug fee per conviction
  • 2 year suspended license
  • Giving up your vehicle with ignition interlock
    Community service

On the 3rd Offense, the penalties can include:

  • Jail time: 120 days – 11 months, 29 days
  • Probation time (if jail time is less than 11 mos, 29 days, the probation time is the remainder of the 11 mos, 29 day period)
  • 24 hours mandatory trash pick-up
  • At least $1,100 fine
  • Alcohol rehabilation
  • $100 Alcohol/drug fee per conviction
  • 3 to 10-year suspended license
  • Giving up your vehicle with ignition interlock

On the 4th offense, Tennessee counts this as a Class “E” felony charge.

On the first two offenses, a “restricted license” is available. Provided all other qualifications are met on the first offense, it is possible to receive a restricted license; however, on the second offense, you have a probationary period of 1 year until you become eligible to get a restricted license.

Get the experience and knowledge to defend your DUI today at (615) 259-1230 or robertvaughnlaw@comcast.net and get your initial consultation FREE OF CHARGE.
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