Tennessee DUI Laws
Tennessee DUI Laws
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Tennessee's DUI Laws and Conviction Penalties
In Tennessee, you can be convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) for operating a vehicle with a BAC of .08% or more or while actually impaired by drugs or alcohol. The penalties you'll face for a conviction depend on how many prior DUI convictions you have
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A first-offense DUI (driving under the influence) conviction in Tennessee generally results in a fine, driver’s license suspension, and a few days in jail. A number of factors can affect sentencing, but this article address the minimum and maximum penalties and consequences for a first DUI in Tennessee.
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A second-offense DUI (driving under the influence) conviction in Tennessee generally results in a few weeks in jail, a fine, and driver’s license suspension. While lots of factors can affect the sentencing, this article discusses the minimum and maximum possible outcomes of a second DUI in Tennessee.
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A third-offense DUI (driving under the influence) conviction in Tennessee generally results in driver’s license suspension, a fine, and a few months in jail. Lots of factors can come into play with sentencing, but the following are the minimum and maximum consequences of a third DUI in Tennessee.
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What Is a Felony DWI in Tennessee?
A number of factors can lead to felony DUI charges, including having too many prior convictions and being involved in a DUI accident in which someone is injured or killed
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Tennessee's Drugged Driving Laws
What is considered drugged driving in Tennessee and what penalties can you expect if convicted?
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Tennessee’s Underage DUI Laws and Penalties
In Tennessee, drivers who are under the age of 21 can be convicted of a standard DUI for driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or more or while under the influence of (impaired by) drugs or alcohol. Underage offenders who are convicted of a standard DUI generally face the same consequences as offenders who are at least 21 years old.
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Tennessee's Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Laws and Penalties
Tennessee law prohibits operating a vessel while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The term “vessel” includes “every description of watercraft, other than a seaplane on the water, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.” Read about how the offense is defined and the penalties for a conviction.
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Tennessee Open Container Laws, Penalties, and Consequences
Read about the open container rules in Tennessee and the penalties you'll face for an open container ticket.
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Tennessee’s Implied Consent Laws and Refusing a Blood or Breath Alcohol Test
Tennessee’s implied consent law specifies that any person who operates a vehicle within the state is deemed to have consented to a breath test to determine the driver’s BAC.