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DUI 2 Penalties in Tennessee

By Baker Associates

Knoxville DUI lawyers handle DUI cases across the East Tennessee area. If you are charged with DUI, contact one of our attorneys. Our DUI lawyers will examine the facts of your case and advise you on how to approach your particular situation. The crime of DUI is one of the most committed crimes in Tennessee and the United States today. DUI laws have stiffened over the years and the penalties exponentially increase with multiple DUI convictions. DUI 2 is considered a Class A misdemeanor under Tennessee law. The period of confinement substantially increases compared to a DUI 1. If convicted, the offender must serve at least 45 days confinement up to 11 months and 29 days confinement in the county jail or workhouse. The difference between the time actually served and 11 months and 29 days must be served on probation...continue to full post

Full post as published by Tennessee Criminal Lawyer Blog on January 09, 2008 (boomark / email).