DUI Lawyer - Accomack County, Virginia
Michael C. Tillotson will fight your DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI (driving under the influence) Charge
If you have been charged with a DUI (DWI) in the State of Virginia, it can have significant consequences if not handled properly and quickly. The Law Office of Michael C. Tillotson will help you fight your case. Please call today or fill out the form for a professional and free consultation.
Michael C. Tillotson is a dedicated DUI Lawyer whose Law Firm specializes in DUI Defense, and practices throughout the entire state of Virginia. If you have been arrested for a DWI in Accomack County, Virginia, please contact Michael C. Tillotson @ (757) 561-2661 for a free, professional consultation.
(Please remember that you only have 10 days, from the date of your arrest, to file for an administrative hearing to protect your Virginia driving privileges.)
Being charged with DUI is a serious offense that can have major repercussions, including fines, jail time, and loss of driving privileges. It is very important that anyone facing a Virginia DUI charge understand what challenges they will encounter. Seeking the legal advice of an assertive and skilled DUI criminal defense attorney will help you understand all of your rights and options. |
DWI - DUI in Accomack County, Virginia
In Accomack County, Virginia, once you have been cited for violating the DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI (driving under the influence) statute, the state initiates two simultaneous but separate legal actions against you. A criminal action is in response to the ticket that was issued to you, and an administrative action is brought against your driver's license by the Virginia DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). Both actions can result in the suspension of your Virginia driving privileges.
Virginia DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI (driving under the influence) Administrative Hearing
Pursuant to Virginia law, an individual has 10 days to request an Administrative Hearing from the Department of Motor Vehicles in Virginia. If you fail to request a hearing within 10 days, your right to the hearing is lost, and your license is automatically suspended for the applicable statutory time frame. In order to preserve your right to the administrative hearing, it is imperative that you submit your request to the Virginia DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) within 10 days.
The Law Office of Michael C. Tillotson can help with this. Please call today or fill out the form for a professional and free consultation.
DUI Penalties for First Time Offenders
(With the help of Michael C. Tillotson you can reduce or eliminate any possible fines or jail time, and save your Virginia driver's license.)
- Monetary Fines - In Accomack County, Virginia, a first time DWI - DUI conviction results in fines from $250.00, up to $2,500.00.
- DUI Jail Time - In Accomack County, Virginia, a first time DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI (driving under the influence) conviction results in up to one year imprisonment.
- Chemical Test Refusal - Refusing to submit to a test when requested by Virginia law enforcement will result in the loss of driver's license in Virginia for 1 year.
- Virginia Driving Privileges and DUI - In Accomack County, Virginia, a first time DWI - DUI conviction results in the revocation of Virginia driving privileges for up to 1 (one) year.
Virginia and DUI Vehicle Impoundment
The vehicle you are driving will be immediately
immobilized for 90 days if you are caught driving after your license has been revoked for an alcohol-related offense. The court can impound the vehicle for an additional 90 days following a DUI (DWI) conviction. The vehicle owner (if other than the driver) may petition the court for release of the vehicle. Anyone who knowingly permits operation of their motor vehicle by a person known to have a revoked or suspended license for an alcohol-related offense can be charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Virginia Subsequent DUI Offenses
If you have been charged with a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th offense, it is imperative that you contact the Law Office of Michael C. Tillotson. Penalties are increasingly more severe for any additional offenses. You must be aware of your rights, act now by contacting the Law Office of Michael C. Tillotson.
Restitution for DWI - DUI
Depending on local Accomack County, Virginia ordinances, you may be liable (up to $1,000) for the cost of emergency medical services, law enforcement, fire fighting and rescue personnel who respond to a crash or incident resulting from your DUI violation in Virginia. |