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Driver License Suspension - Gasoline Theft - Tennessee Law

By Baker Associates

As gas prices increase across the country, drivers in Tennessee should be mindful that in Tennessee, a person convicted of theft can lose the privilege to drive if the theft involved pumping gasoline at a gas station into the person's vehicle and driving away without paying for it. If you forgot to "Pay at the Pump," contact our Tennessee theft attorneys for a free case consultation. It is important to note that out-of-state drivers are not immune from the driver license suspension. Courts in Tennessee can suspend out-of-state licensed drivers non-resident driving privileges and will propmtly notify the resident's state licensing officials upon suspension. In addition to the fine and imprisonment authorized by law for the particular theft offense, a judge may suspend the driver license of a first-time offender for up to six months...continue to full post

Full post as published by Tennessee Criminal Lawyer Blog on November 06, 2008 (boomark / email).