Jamestown, Virginia DUI Criminal Defense Lawyer

If you have been arrested for a DWI in Jamestown, Virginia, please contact Michael C. Tillotson @ (757) 561-2661 for a free consultation. Michael C. Tillotson is a dedicated Criminal Defense Lawyer whose Law Firm concentrates 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

Being charged with DUI is a serious offense that can have major repercussions, including fines, jail time, and loss of driving privileges. It is imperative that anyone facing an DUI charge in Virginia understand what challenges they will encounter. Seeking the legal advice of an accomplished and knowledgeable DUI defense lawyer 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

Michael C. Tillotson will help with your DUI / DWI Charge

Being charged with a DUI (DWI) in Jamestown, Virginia is a serious offense that can have serious 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 consultation.

Virginia DUI / DWI 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 driver's license is automatically suspended for the applicable statutory time frame. In order to preserve your right to the administrative hearing, it is important 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 consultation.

DUI (DWI) in Jamestown, Virginia

In Jamestown, Virginia, once you have been cited for violating the DUI / DWI 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 (Department of Motor Vehicles). Both actions can result in the suspension of your Virginia driving privileges.

First Time Offenders - DUI Penalties

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

• Monetary Fines - In Jamestown, Virginia, a first time DUI (DWI) conviction results in fines from $250.00, up to $2,500.00.
• 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.
• DUI Jail Time - In Jamestown, Virginia, a first time DUI / DWI conviction results in up to one year imprisonment.
• Virginia Driving Privileges and DUI - In Jamestown, Virginia, a first time DUI (DWI) conviction results in the revocation 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 level of 0.04. A first time DUI (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.

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 for DUI in Virginia are increasingly more severe for any additional offenses and you must be aware of your rights. Act now.

Jamestown, Virginia and DUI Vehicle Impoundment

The vehicle you are driving will be immediately immobilized or 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 automobile 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.