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Guides to a DUI in Bristol and Tennessee

One question per page, answered from the Tennessee Code, the Tennessee Department of Safety, and the Sullivan County offices that handle DUI cases. Each guide lists its sources and the date it was last reviewed.

Your license

Your license and the court dateNo DMV hearing after a Tennessee DUI arrest: how the court decides your license, the 1-year prohibition, refusals, and the 10-day restricted license rule.Refusing a breath or blood testRefusing a DUI breath or blood test in Tennessee: the separate implied consent charge, when a judge decides it, and the 1-year to 5-year revocations.Restricted license and interlockRestricted license after a Tennessee DUI or refusal: who qualifies, the 10-day Driver Services rule, SR-22, the $65 fee, and how long an interlock stays.

The court case

Penalties by offenseTennessee DUI penalties by offense: minimum jail terms, fines from $350 to $15,000, the 1- to 8-year driving prohibition, child passenger and high-BAC add-ons.Sullivan County, step by stepA DUI case in Sullivan County, TN: booking in Blountville, General Sessions Court in Bristol, the refusal hearing, bind-over, and sentencing.

Getting help

Choosing a DUI lawyerHow to choose a DUI lawyer in Bristol, TN and Sullivan County: what to ask, what to bring, appointed counsel, and how the directory is put together.

Other situations

Tennessee side or Virginia sideBristol is two cities in two states. How to tell whether your DUI is a Tennessee or Virginia case, and where Virginia-side readers should look instead.

These guides are general information, not legal advice. Penalties and requirements can change; confirm with the court or a licensed attorney.