DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE: A PERMANENT CONVICTION
Have you recently been charged with driving under the influence?
A DUI charge carries serious and long‑lasting consequences. A conviction can disrupt nearly every area of your life—your career, your reputation, your relationships, and even your ability to maintain employment. Beyond the immediate penalties, a DUI in Tennessee becomes a permanent part of your criminal record, because state law does not allow DUI convictions to be expunged. This means a single mistake can follow you indefinitely, appearing on background checks years after the case ends.
In Tennessee, most first‑time DUIs are charged as misdemeanors. However, even a misdemeanor DUI can result in up to almost one year in jail, along with mandatory penalties that affect your daily life and financial stability. Additionally, the consequences often extend beyond the courtroom, leading to higher insurance premiums, employment challenges, and ongoing supervision through probation or treatment programs. Because of these far‑reaching effects, it is critical to take every DUI charge seriously and seek experienced legal representation as early as possible.
DUI Conviction consequences
- Fines
- Jail time
- DUI assessment
- Community service
- Ignition interlock device
- Vehicle forfeiture
- Revoked license
- Highway litter removal
- Probation
- Rehabilitation
Contact Our Nashville DUI Lawyers Today
At Collins Legal, we have successfully represented countless clients facing a DUI charge in the state of Tennessee. A DUI can be incredibly intimidating to face on your own–which is why it doesn’t make sense for you to not enlist in the help of a strong-minded, knowledgeable, and tenacious DUI lawyer.
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