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penalty for dui in TN? Any provision for lst offender for diversion to prevent l

What is the penalty for DUI in Tennessee for lst

offenders? Is program like "diverson" available whereby offender can avoid loss of driving privileges. Offender,hit another parked auto,however,insurance will pay damage.no one present in 2nd parked auto. Offender will lose job if he loses dr license. please cit statutes or any case law. Thank you for any assistance.


Asked on 11/26/99, 9:45 pm

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Jes Beard Jes Beard, Attorney at Law

Re: penalty for dui in TN? Any provision for lst offender for diversion to preve

MINIMUM penalty for DUI in TN is 11 months and 29 days suspended after 48 hours in jail, fine of #360 dollars, loss of license for a year, court costs, and DUI school. You can get a restricted licence (to drive only to or from work or school) after completing the DUI school.

The jail time and loss of license and everything else above are MANDATORY MINIMUMS.

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Answered on 1/22/00, 5:06 pm


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