Atlanta, GA asked in DUI / DWI for Tennessee

Q: interlock system

I am an Army Veteran. Months before I got out of the Army I got a DUI, I retained a lawyer and got my charges down to reckless driving and state minimum fines and my license suspended for a year. I have completed the year and I have also paid all of my fines to the state of Tennesee. Here is my issue and why I may need a lawyer. I am trying to get my license renewed in another state as  I no longer live in Tennessee and I am having difficulty getting my records from to do so.  They are saying I still have to do a year with the interlock system.  I need a Lawyers advice to see what my options are.

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Anthony M. Avery
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  • DUI & DWI Lawyer
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Licensed in Tennessee

A: You need to get your attorney on your Case to do his job. Depending on the Court you were in, either a Judgment of Conviction or the General Sessions Warrant with the Disposition should contain all of your Sentencing requirements. If necessary hire a competent Tennessee attorney to get certified copies of the foregoing. Hopefully the records will contain what the actual Sentence is. Then send those with a letter to the licensing authority showing that an interlock was not ordered. Sometimes you will need an Affidavit from the Clerk attesting to the records.

Shanone Emmack and Paul E. Tennison agree with this answer

Shanone Emmack
Shanone Emmack
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  • DUI & DWI Lawyer
  • Brentwood, TN
  • Licensed in Tennessee

A: Something is triggering the DMV to believe you need an interlock. Ultimately the DMV determines if all requirements are met to get your drivers license reinstated. You should go to the clerk's office of the court where you were sentenced. Obtain the judgment sheet with the Judge's signature. Take it to the DMV and show them that you were not ordered to get an interlock device. You can also search on https://dl.safety.tn.gov/_/ to see what you need to complete to reinstate your license. You may have a reinstatement fee and other costs. You should hire an attorney to help move the process along quickly.

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