New Kent County DUI Attorney
Michael C. Tillotson will fight your New Kent County, Virginia DWI or DUI Charge
Have you been arrested for a DWI in New Kent County, Virginia? If so, please contact Michael C. Tillotson at (757) 561-2661 for a free consultation. Michael C. Tillotson is an aggressive and professional DUI criminal defense attorney whose Law Firm is limited to DUI Defense throughout the entire state of Virginia. Being arrested for DUI can have major consequences, including fines, jail time, and loss of driving privileges. It is crucial that anyone facing a Virginia DUI charge understand what challenges they will encounter. To know all of your rights and options, including any defenses you might use, contact Michael C. Tillotson today. |
Get help from an Virginia DUI Criminal Defense Lawyer
Being arrested for a DUI (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.
What happens if I was arrested for DUI in New Kent 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 driver's license by the Virginia DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles), 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 crucial to remember that there may be additional penalties to consider and each action must be handled on its own.
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.)
- Chemical Test Refusal - Refusing to submit to a test when requested by law enforcement will result in the loss of Virginia driver's license for 1 year.
- Monetary Fines and Fees - Fines for a first time DUI (DWI) conviction range from $250, up to $2,500.
- Virginia Driving Privileges and DUI - In New Kent County, Virginia, a first time DUI (DWI) conviction results in the revocation of Virginia driving privileges for up to 1 (one) year.
- DUI Jail Time - In New Kent County, Virginia, a first time DWI or DUI conviction results in up to one year jail time.
- Commercial Drivers - Commercial drivers are in violation of the DUI statute with a BAC (blood-alcohol concentration) 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.
New Kent County, Virginia and DUI Vehicle Impoundment
If you are caught driving after your driver's license has been revoked for any alcohol-related offense in New Kent County, Virginia, the vehicle you are driving will be immediately impounded for 90 days. 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 automobile.
Subsequent DUI Offenses - New Kent County, Virginia
If you have been arrested for a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th offense, it is crucial that you contact the Law Office of Michael C. Tillotson. Consequences for DUI in New Kent County, Virginia 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 law enforcement, emergency medical services, fire fighting and rescue personnel who respond to a crash or incident resulting from your DUI violation in Virginia. |