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Don't Let a Virginia DUI/DWI Ruin Your Life Consequences that can flow from a Virginia DUI arrest and prosecution include: loss of your driver’s license, vehicle impoundment, heavy fines, court costs and extensive administrative fees, probation, jail, etc. If you are found guilty of DUI, your conviction can give you a permanent criminal record which could have even bigger consequences such as loss of your job or being prevented certain future employment – especially if it is a government job or involves driving. There are other somewhat hidden penalties for these convictions. Virginia DUI laws are strict - and the punishments are often harsh. It is key to hire a DUI Lawyer with the aggressive defense and proven results you need to fight these charges. Some of your friends or loved ones may advise you to represent yourself in court, or to retain an attorney that does not concentrate their practice on Virginia DUI Defense. Given the complex nature of these charges and the potential penalties you could face, you need to protect yourself from losses of your rights and privileges – hire an attorney with the experience and aggressive defense you need to fight your DUI charge. Contact DUI Lawyer Michael A. Robinson of Robinson Law, PLLC for your free consultation! Breath TestsWhen you are pulled over for probably cause or for another traffic offense and law enforcement has reason to believe you are intoxicated, you are not given the choice as to which types of tests you will be required to take. If the officer had reasonable suspicion to believe you are intoxicated, you were required to take a breath test. Refusing to take this test is a misdemeanor. If you have had a prior DUI/DWI conviction and also refused to take the breath test in that instance, refusing the breath test again can carry a three-year license suspension penalty. The appropriate administration of the breath test, and establishing that the officer had reasonable suspicion to require you to take the test, are areas of the DUI defense investigation that must be examined very carefully. Definitions Driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI) both refer to driving a motor vehicle (automobile, boat or watercraft) with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at a level where you can be arrested. In Virginia, this level is 0.08%. It is possible to be convicted of a DUI or DWI even if your BAC is less than .08%. If law enforcement can prove that you are under the influence of drugs that impair your driving, you can be arrested for a DUI with a BAC of zero. This type of DUI can include even the influence of legal prescriptions or over-the-counter drugs if it is proven that those drugs impaired your driving capabilities. Impaired driving means that your skills, judgment, coordination and response time are affected before your BAC reaches the legal level, or if you are using drugs. If you have been charged with a Virginia DUI, contact an experienced Virginia DUI Attorney with the aggressive defense and proven results to fight your DUI charge.
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Virginia DUI Attorney Michael Robinson, Esq. Robinson Law, PLLC 464 Herndon Parkway Suite 216 Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703-657-9867 |
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