DUI Terminology

6. A breath-test machine that requires you to blow into it before you operate your vehicle
8. letter-writing campaign that may send you letters about the consequences of drunk driving
9. They test your blood for drug and alcohol content
10. Vehicle liability insurance document that you’ll need to file
13. By driving on Tennessee roads, it is implied that you consent to any chemical test if asked by a cop
14. You’ll once again have a legal driving license
17. Meaning if you are charged with another DUI within 10 years, your second DUI can be filed and charged as a felony
19. Formal charge stating each element of a crime
20. where the record of your DUI will be kept
21. Determines if probable cause exists. They will decide if the trial should be heard in a criminal court.

1. .08%
2. formal reading in court of the charges against you
3. Money the court orders you to pay as part of your sentencing if there were any victims
4. Determines if there is enough evidence or reason to go to trial
5. Your refusal to take any test upon request can be used against you in court
7. Your mandatory sentence
11. Where your case will be heard.
12. When your license is taken away by a cop upon failure or refusal of a chemical test.
15. An order to attend court
16. Where your case will be heard if you do not take a deal from the District Attorney and go to trial
18. the unit of measurement for the percent of alcohol in your blood