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Driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol is a serious criminal offense in Tennessee. If you are arrested for DUI, you will face a number of immediate and long-term consequences, including jail time, fines, and a permanent criminal record.

These penalties are enhanced if you are convicted of a second, third, or subsequent DUI offense, and you will face additional consequences, such as an extended period of driver’s license suspension.

At Grimes & Warren PLLC, our Clarksville multiple DUI defense attorney understands what is at stake in these cases. We are prepared to aggressively defend you against your charges and help you seek a favorable resolution.

To schedule a free consultation with our team, call (931) 398-5308 or online today.

What Is Considered a Multiple DUI?

In Tennessee, a second, third, or subsequent DUI offense is referred to as a “multiple DUI.” If you have been previously convicted of this offense, you will face enhanced penalties for a subsequent conviction.

Under Tennessee law, the following convictions count as “previous convictions” for multiple DUI purposes:

Convictions that occurred within the past 10 years
Convictions that occurred in another state and involved similar laws

Multiple DUI Penalties

The specific penalties for a multiple DUI conviction depend on how many previous convictions you have. The more previous convictions you have, the more severe the penalties will be.

Penalties for a second DUI conviction within 10 years of the first conviction include:

Between 45 days and 1 year in jail
A fine between $600 and $3,500
2-year driver’s license revocation
Mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device (IID) in your vehicle

Penalties for a third DUI conviction within 10 years of the first conviction include:

Between 120 days and 1 year in jail
A fine between $1,100 and $10,000
6-year driver’s license revocation
Mandatory installation of an IID in your vehicle

Penalties for a fourth or subsequent DUI conviction within 10 years of the first conviction include:

Between 150 days and 6 years in jail
A fine between $3,000 and $15,000
8-year driver’s license revocation
Mandatory installation of an IID in your vehicle

In addition to these penalties, you may also be required to complete an alcohol or drug treatment program, perform community service, and/or attend a DUI education course. You will also have a permanent criminal record, which can make it difficult to secure employment, housing, and other opportunities.

How to Fight Multiple DUI Charges

Multiple DUI charges are serious, but they are not unbeatable. There are several defense strategies that may be employed to help you fight your charges and seek a favorable resolution.

Some potential defenses to multiple DUI charges include:

The traffic stop was illegal. Law enforcement officers must have reasonable suspicion to initiate a traffic stop. If they pulled you over without reasonable suspicion, any evidence they obtained during the stop may be thrown out. If this is the case, the prosecution will likely have to drop the charges against you.
The breath test results were inaccurate. Breath tests are notoriously unreliable. There are many factors that can cause a breath test to produce a false positive result, such as certain medications and medical conditions. If we can show that the breath test results were inaccurate, we may be able to get the charges against you reduced or dismissed.
The IID was not properly installed. If you are required to install an IID in your vehicle, the device must be properly calibrated and installed by an authorized technician. If the device was not properly installed, it may produce inaccurate results, which may be used against you. If we can show that the IID was not properly installed, we may be able to get the charges against you dropped.
The officer violated your rights. Law enforcement officers must follow a strict set of rules and procedures when investigating and arresting DUI suspects. If the officer violated your rights at any point during this process, any evidence they obtained against you may be thrown out.
You were not actually driving. To be convicted of DUI in Tennessee, the prosecution must prove that you were driving or in physical control of the vehicle while under the influence. If we can show that you were not actually driving or in physical control of the vehicle, we may be able to get the charges against you dropped.

Our Clarksville multiple DUI defense lawyer will carefully review the circumstances surrounding your arrest, as well as the evidence the prosecution has against you, to determine the best defense strategy for your case.

How Our Firm Can Help You

At Grimes & Warren PLLC, we understand what is at stake when you are facing multiple DUI charges. Our Clarksville multiple DUI defense attorney is committed to providing you with the aggressive, effective legal representation you need and deserve.

When you choose our firm, you can expect us to:

Review the circumstances surrounding your arrest and the evidence the prosecution has against you
Conduct a thorough investigation into your case to determine the best defense strategy
Work with you to develop a strong legal strategy aimed at getting your charges reduced or dismissed
Guide you through every stage of the legal process and keep you informed about any updates or changes to your case
Answer your questions and address your concerns promptly and professionally
Provide you with the one-on-one attention and personalized legal solutions you deserve

Our team has extensive experience handling multiple DUI cases. We are prepared to put our skills, knowledge, and resources to work for you.

Call (931) 398-5308 or online today to schedule your free initial consultation with our team.

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