DUI Attorney - Fairfax, Virginia

Michael C. Tillotson will help with your DWI (DUI) Charge

Being arrested for a DWI / DUI in Fairfax, Virginia is a serious offense that can have major repercussions if not handled properly. The Law Office of Michael C. Tillotson will help you fight your case. Please call today or fill out the form for a fast, free consultation.

If you have been arrested for a DWI in Fairfax, Virginia, please contact Michael C. Tillotson @ (757) 561-2661 for a free, professional consultation. Michael C. Tillotson is a dedicated DUI Attorney whose Law Firm focuses solely on DUI Defense, and practices throughout the entire state of Virginia.

Endorsements:

• Nationally Certified Breath Test Operator
• NHTSA trained on field sobriety tests
• Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member of the National College for DUI Defense
• Member of Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• The American Trial Lawyers Association
• Awarded 2007 Top Trial Lawyers

DUI Attorney - Fairfax, Virginia

Being charged with DUI is a serious offense that can have serious consequences, including loss of driving privileges, jail time, and monetary fines. It is imperative that anyone facing a Virginia DUI charge understand what challenges they will encounter. Seeking the legal advice of an assertive and experienced DUI criminal defense attorney will help you understand all of your rights and options.

Michael C. Tillotson Endorsements:

• Nationally Certified Breath Test Operator
• NHTSA trained on field sobriety tests
• Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member of the National College for DUI Defense
• Member of Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• The American Trial Lawyers Association
• Awarded 2007 Top Trial Lawyers

DUI or DWI in Fairfax, Virginia

In Fairfax, Virginia, once you have been cited for violating the DWI (DUI) 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 license by the Virginia DMV. Both actions can result in the suspension of your driving privileges in Virginia.

Virginia DWI (DUI) Administrative Hearing

Pursuant to Virginia law, an individual has 10 days to request an Administrative Hearing from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. If you fail to request a hearing within 10 days, your right to the hearing is lost, and your driver's license is automatically suspended for the applicable statutory time frame. In order to preserve your right to the administrative hearing, it is very important that you submit your request to the Virginia DMV within 10 days.

The Law Office of Michael C. Tillotson can help with this. Please call today or fill out the form for a fast, 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 driver's license in Virginia.)

• Monetary Fines - In Fairfax, Virginia, a first time DUI or DWI conviction results in fines from $250.00, up to $2,500.00.
• DUI Jail Time - A first time DWI (DUI) conviction results in up to one year imprisonment.
• Chemical Test Refusal - Refusing to submit to a test when requested by law enforcement will result in the revocation of driver's license for 1 year.
• Driving Privileges and DUI - A first time DUI or DWI conviction results in the revocation of driving privileges in Virginia for up to one year ... with a conviction.
• Commercial Drivers - Commercial drivers are in violation of the DUI statute with a BAC (blood-alcohol concentration) of 0.04. A first time DUI or DWI conviction will result in the loss of the commercial driver's license for 1 year, while any subsequent DUI offenses will result in a lifetime loss of the commercial license in Virginia.

Fairfax, Virginia and DUI Vehicle Impoundment

The vehicle you are driving will be immediately impounded for 90 days if you are caught driving after your driver's license has been revoked for any alcohol-related offense. The court can impound the vehicle for an additional 90 days following a DWI / DUI conviction. The vehicle owner (if other than the driver) may petition the court for release of the automobile. 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.