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The Garza Law Firm, PLLC defends Tennessee Driving Under the Influence and Tennessee Boating Under the Influence charges, as well as other Personal Injury and Criminal Defense cases, across the State of Tennessee. The Garza Law Firm serves the following cities and counties, including but not limited to: • Alcoa • Anderson County • Athens • Blount County • Bradley County • Campbell County • Chattanooga • Claiborne County • Cleveland • Clinton • Cocke County • Cookeville • Crossville • Cumberland County • Dandridge • Englewood • Etowah • Gatlinburg • Grainger County • Greene County • Greeneville • Hamblen County • Hamilton County • Hancock County • Harriman • Hawkins County • Jefferson City • Jefferson County • Johnson City • Knoxville • Knox County • Lenoir City • Loudon County • Madisonville • Marion County • Maryville • Maynardville • McMinn County • Meigs County • Monroe County• Morgan County • Morristown • New Market • Newport • New Tazewell • Oak Ridge • Oliver Springs • Overton County • Pigeon Forge • Polk County • Putnam County • Rhea County • Roane County • Rutledge • Scott County • Sequatchie County • Sevier County • Sevierville • Sullivan County • Sweetwater • Tazewell • Tellico Plains • Unicoi County • Union County • Vonore • Wartburg • Washington County
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Tennessee DUI Defense Lawyer
Tennessee DUI Laws & Penalties
Why should you hire an experienced Tennessee DUI Defense Lawyer?
Hiring a committed Tennessee DUI (driving under the influence) lawyer is the first step toward putting your mind at rest and ensuring that you have the best chance at reducing the negative impact that a DUI or driving under the influence related charge can have on your life and your future.
At the Garza Law Firm, PLLC, we take the approach that each and every DUI (driving under the influence) case can be won!
The best results are achieved when our firm and experts have an opportunity to get involved early and quickly in the legal process. Do not delay, call Tennessee DUI Lawyer Marcos Garza today.
What is a DUI (Driving Under the Influence)?
Under Tennessee law a person can be charged and convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if he or she drives or is in physical control of a motor vehicle on a public roadway and
1. Has a breath/blood alcohol content of .08 or above; Or
2. Is under the influence of alcohol; Or
3. Is under the influence of drugs (prescribed or otherwise); Or
4. Is under the combined influence of alcohol or drugs.
Penalties for Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
DUI 1ST offense:
Fine: $350 minimum; $1,500.00 maximum.
Jail: minimum 48 hours (along with 24 hours litter pick-up); maximum 11 months and 29 days
mandatory 7 consecutive days if blood alcohol exceeds .20%.
Driver’s license revoked for 1 year.
DUI 2ND offense:
Fine: $600.00 minimum; $3,500 maximum.
Jail: minimum 45 days; maximum 11 months and 29 days.
Driver’s license is revoked for 2 years
Inpatient alcohol or drug treatment available as jail credit.
Possible forfeiture of vehicle if used in the offense.
DUI 3RD offense:
Fine: $1,100.00 minimum; $10,000.00 maximum
Jail: minimum 120 days; maximum 11 months and 29 days
Driver’s license revoked for 3 years to 10 years.
Possible forfeiture of vehicle.
DUI 4TH offense:
Class E felony conviction.
Fine: $3,000 minimum; $15,000.00 maximum.
Jail: minimum 150 days; maximum 6 years.
Driver’s license revoked for 5 years
Possible forfeiture of vehicle.
DUI Defense Lawyer in Tennessee
DUI or DWI convictions count as prior offenses for either charge, as do convictions in another state. A DUI or DWI within the last 10 years is considered. If you have one DUI within the last 10 years, the court will consider DUIs and DWI convictions that go back 20 years.