VIRGINIA DUI DEFENSE LAWYER

Let us fight your DUI / DWI criminal charge in court. As a Virginia defense lawyer, have defended clients with many criminal misdemeanor and felony charges. 

read below how to fight DUI penalties & defense strategies:

DUI Statute in Virginia?

VA Code §18.2-266 is the Commonwealth’s DUI statute. It prohibits driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 

The statute specifically identifies a legal limit for many intoxicants, for instance, alcohol has a legal limit of .08 blood alcohol content.

However, the driver may be charged with DWI if any amount of alcohol or drugs has negatively impacted their ability to control the vehicle.

It is very important to hire an experienced Virginia DUI defense lawyer that has extensive experience litigating DUI cases in Virginia.

Being charged with a DUI DWI in Virginia can have greater consequences on your future, specifically your criminal record.

Let us fight your DUI in court. Our Virginia DUI defense lawyer can fight your DUI under code Virginia code §18.2-266.

The Virginia DUI defense lawyers at the American Lawyer Group possess over ten years of DUI defense experience in Virginia and client satisfaction is our first priority. 

DUI Defense Strategies

There are a few ways the attorneys at the American Lawyers Group will fight to ensure that you obtain the best result. 

First, we will examine the prosecution’s evidence to ensure that the traffic stop was valid and conducted according to best practices. 

We will also ensure that the prosecution’s evidence, if any, of your BAC was properly maintained. 

If we are able to find weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, we’ll use these weaknesses to dismiss the case or negotiate with the prosecutor from a position of strength. 

But even if there are no obvious, glaring weaknesses in the case we will look for creative solutions to ensure that your life is impacted as little as possible.

Penalties for DUI?

DUI is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Virginia. The possible penalties for DUI are:

• Incarceration for up to 12 months
• Fine up to $2500
• Required Participation in the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP)
• Suspension of Driver’s License for up to 12 months
• Six demerit points on your Driver’s License
• Installation of an Ignition Interlock system in your vehicles 

Remember, unless you have multiple DUI/DWI, drunk driving or driving while intoxicated, convictions those penalties are the maximum. 

A solid, proactive defense often results in far less onerous punishments. 

Depending on the circumstances, our Virginia DUI attorneys may help you avoid jail time and obtain a restricted license.

If you are facing a second or subsequent DUI charge, the penalties are stiffer. 

If you’re in danger of being convicted of a second DUI within the past five years, you face a mandatory twenty days in jail. 

Likewise, your BAC at the time of driving may cause mandatory jail sentences. 

This is why it is so important to retain a Virginia DUI Attorney who has the experience to guide you through this process. 

The American Lawyers Group stands ready to defend your rights and fight for your interests.