You need to have a lawyer to defend your case in Virginia. While you are legally allowed to represent yourself, it is never advisable to do so. A DUI can carry incredibly serious penalties, including the loss of your driver’s license, high fines, and even potential jail time. Lawyers understand the complex legal defenses that…
Do you face DUI charges in Virginia? If so, you likely have a lot of questions. You likely wonder about the potential penalties, the impacts on your criminal record, and even the costs of a DUI. Many people ask: What is the most a DUI can cost? There is no definitive answer to this question,…
Facing DUI charges in Virginia can be a scary thing to deal with. You face potential jail time, high fines, the loss of your driver’s license, and several other big penalties. You need the help of an experienced Virginia DUI defense attorney to ensure your rights are protected. You may be wondering though: how much…
DUI law and its impacts continue to change. The number of arrests and convictions continues to climb, especially as a result of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Virginia law enforcement are on the lookout for impaired drivers and have developed new strategies to find drunk drivers. This changes the trends from prior…
Drunk driving laws in Virginia continue to change. The legislature simply cannot seem to leave them alone. Even with these new changes, you could still face very serious penalties for a conviction. You could suffer high fines, jail time, loss of your driver’s license, and other significant penalties. A strong DUI defense may help prevent…
A driving under the influence (DUI) charge is an extremely serious offense. It is one that can affect your freedom, finances, and ability to drive. You want to avoid a DUI conviction when you can to avoid these many problems. We discuss tips for avoiding a DUI in Virginia and what to do during a…
Dealing with a DUI charge can be scary and confusing. You are likely facing administrative sanctions on your driver’s license and face criminal liability as well. The prosecutor could be threatening high fines or even jail time if you do not challenge the case against you. Our Manassas DUI lawyers are prepared to help you…
The Commonwealth of Virginia has strict driving under the influence (DUI) laws for citizens and non-citizens alike. Out-of-state drivers are held to the same standards as anyone else. If you are caught driving under the influence you could face jail time, high fines, impacts to your driver’s license, and other penalties. Out-of-state drivers may face…
Multiple driving under the influence (DUI) convictions can lead to very serious penalties in your case. After your first DUI conviction, you learned how serious even those penalties can be. You may have dealt with fines or even jail time. As you collect new offenses, the charges become more serious. Fines get higher and the…
For overage drivers, the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is anything below 0.08%. However, for anyone under the age of 21, the BAC limit is significantly lower. Virginia calls this law the “zero tolerance” law for underage drunk driving. Law enforcement takes these cases very seriously, but there are ways to present a strong defense…
