Lexington, Virginia DUI Criminal Defense Lawyer
Michael C. Tillotson will fight your Lexington, Virginia DWI Charge
If you have been arrested for a DWI in Lexington, Virginia, please contact Michael C. Tillotson @ (757) 561-2661 for a consultation. Michael C. Tillotson is a dedicated DUI Criminal Defense Lawyer whose Law Firm specializes in DUI Defense, and practices throughout the entire state of Virginia. |
Michael C. Tillotson will fight your Lexington, Virginia DWI Charge
Being charged with a DUI or DWI in the State of Virginia is a serious offense that can have significant 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 Lexington, Virginia, please contact Michael C. Tillotson @ (757) 561-2661 for a consultation. Michael C. Tillotson is a dedicated DUI Criminal Defense Lawyer whose Law Firm specializes in DUI Defense, and practices throughout the entire state of Virginia. (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 arrested for DUI is a serious offense that can have major consequences, including jail time, loss of driving privileges, and monetary fines. It is imperative that anyone facing a Virginia DUI charge understand what challenges they will encounter. Seeking the legal advice of a competent and skilled DUI lawyer will help you understand all of your options and rights.
Virginia DWI 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 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 fast and free consultation.
DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI (driving under the influence) in Lexington, Virginia
In Lexington, Virginia, once you have been cited for violating the 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 driver's license by the Virginia DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). Both actions can result in the suspension of your Virginia driving privileges.
DUI Penalties for First Time Offenders
(Please take note that these are state statutes. With the help of Michael C. Tillotson you can reduce, or eliminate, possible fines, jail time, and save your drivers license.)
- Monetary Fines - In Lexington, Virginia, a first time DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI (driving under the influence) 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 - A first time DWI conviction results in up to one year time in jail.
- Virginia Driving Privileges and DUI - In Lexington, Virginia, a first time DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI (driving under the influence) 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 blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.04. A first time DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI (driving under the influence) 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.
Lexington, 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 suspended for any alcohol-related offense. The court can impound the vehicle 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 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. |