Tennessee DUI Third Offense
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A Tennessee DUI third offense carries with it some very strict penalties. While the same thoughts of defending the case are true in every DUI, in a third offense the punishment will far surpass the DUI first or second in Tennessee.
It is a class A misdemeanor carrying 11 months and 29 days in jail, with a minimum of 120 days to serve. When you serve the 120 days you then must serve the remainder of your jail time on probation, with conditions of probation. Conditions of probation can include drug screens, loss of vehicle, loss of license will be for between 3 years and 10 years, a fine of $1,100.00 dollars to $10,000.00 dollars, and a possible alcohol interlock device on your car or truck.
The law does not allow a third offense DUI defendant to get jail credit for rehabilitation like one is eligible for on a second offense DUI. There is no work release allowed until the minimum sentence of 120 days is served day for day. Your DUI third offense conviction must be served consecutively, there is not weekend service of your sentence allowed. The court may require inpatient jail drug and alcohol treatment as part of your sentence.
As you can see, the third offense DUI in Tennessee is serious business, there are defenses available to you. Please give us a call at toll free (877) 271-2633 or local (615) 308-2633 at no obligation to review your case.
