Tennessee Criminal Lawyer Blog

Knoxville DUI lawyers know the seriousness of any DUI conviction. The consequences include jail time, loss of your license, and expensive fines and court fees. If you are charged with DUI in the East Tennessee area, contact a Knoxville DUI attorney. One of our DUI lawyers will assess your case, and discuss options for moving forward.

The penalties for subsequent DUI convictions increase tremendously. Previous blogs have discussed the penalties for a first DUI offense. A DUI 3 carries the harshest DUI penalties under misdemeanor DUI law. If a person receives a DUI 4 within the requisite time period, it is considered a felony under Tennessee law.

The third conviction of DUI in Tennessee is still considered to be a Class A misdemeanor. The mandatory minimum incarceration period is 120 days up to 11 months and 29 days. The difference between the time actually served and 11 months and 29 days must be served on probation according to the statute. DUI 3 carries stiff fines as well. DUI 3 is punishable by fine of $1,100 to $10,000. In addition, an individual convicted of DUI 3 will lose his or her license between 3 and 10 years. Besides heavy fines and jail time, a convicted individual is subject to forfeiture of his or her automobile, and an ignition interlock device.

A third DUI conviction within the requisite time will have HMVO (Habitual Motor Vehicle Offender) implications. Contact a Knoxville DUI lawyer to discuss your case further. All initial consultations are free. Our DUI attorneys handle DUI cases in Knoxville, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Morristown, Dandridge, Maryville, and Newport.