Floyd County, Virginia DUI Criminal Defense Lawyer

Michael C. Tillotson will fight your Floyd County, Virginia DWI / DUI Charge

Being charged with a DWI in the State of Virginia can have major consequences 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 and free consultation.

If you have been arrested for a DWI in Floyd County, Virginia, please contact Michael C. Tillotson @ (757) 561-2661 for a free, professional consultation. Michael C. Tillotson is a dedicated Criminal Defense Lawyer 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

Floyd County, Virginia DUI Criminal Defense Lawyer

Being arrested for DUI or DWI is a serious offense that can have serious repercussions, including jail time, loss of driving privileges, and monetary fines. Therefore, it is imperative that anyone facing an DUI charge in Virginia understand what challenges they will encounter. Seeking the legal advice of an assertive and knowledgeable DUI defense lawyer will help you understand all of your rights and options, including any defenses you might use.

Michael C. Tillotson Endorsements:

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

What happens if I was arrested for DUI in Floyd County?

Once you have been cited for violating the DUI statutes in Virginia, the state initiates two separate, yet simultaneous legal actions against you. There is an administrative action that is brought against your license by the Department of Motor Vehicles in Virginia, and a criminal action that is in response to the ticket that was issued to you. Both of these actions can result in the suspension of your Virginia driving privileges. Because of this, it is imperative to remember that there may be additional penalties to consider and each action must be handled separately.

Virginia DWI / DUI Administrative Hearing

Pursuant to Virginia law, an individual has 10 days to request an Administrative Hearing from the Virginia DMV. 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 crucial that you submit your request to the Department of Motor Vehicles in Virginia 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 and free consultation.

DUI Penalties for First Time Offenders

(Note that these are Virginia State statutes. With the help of Michael C. Tillotson, you can reduce, or eliminate, possible fines, jail time, and even save your driver's license. If this is important, call today.)

• Virginia Driving Privileges and DUI - In Floyd County, Virginia, a first time DUI or DWI conviction results in the suspension of Virginia driving privileges for up to one year ... with a conviction.
• Commercial Drivers - Commercial drivers are in violation of the DUI statute with a BAC (blood alcohol content) of 0.04. A first time DUI or DWI conviction will result in the suspension of the CDL for 1 year, while any subsequent DWI offenses will result in a lifetime loss of the commercial license (CDL) in Virginia.
• Chemical Test Refusal - Refusing to submit to a test when requested by law enforcement will result in the revocation of driver's license in Virginia for 1 year.
• Monetary Fines and Fees - Fines for a first time DUI or DWI conviction range from $250, up to $2,500.
• DUI Jail Time - A first time DWI / DUI conviction results in up to one year jail time.

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. Consequences 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

You may be liable (up to $1,000) for the cost of fire fighting and rescue personnel, emergency medical services, and law enforcement who respond to a crash or incident resulting from your DUI violation in Virginia.

DWI 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 any alcohol-related offense. The court can impound the automobile for an additional 90 days following a DUI or 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.