Northumberland County, Virginia DUI Criminal Defense Lawyer

Michael C. Tillotson will help you fight your DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated) Charge

Being charged with a DWI or DUI in the State of Virginia is a serious offense that can have significant consequences if not handled correctly or in a timely manner. 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.

Have you been charged with a DWI in Northumberland County, Virginia? If so, please contact Michael C. Tillotson at (757) 561-2661 for a quick and easy consultation. Michael C. Tillotson is a competent and skilled DUI lawyer whose Law Firm is limited to DUI Defense throughout the entire state of Virginia. Being charged with DUI can have serious 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 options and rights, contact Michael C. Tillotson today.

(Remember, you only have 10 days to file for an administrative hearing to protect your driving privileges in Virginia.)

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

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

According to Virginia law, once you have been cited for violating the DUI statute, the state initiates two simultaneous, yet separate legal actions against you. There is a criminal action that is in response to the ticket that was issued to you, and an administrative action that is brought against your license by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Both actions can result in the suspension of your driving privileges in Virginia.

Virginia DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated) 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 crucial that you submit your request to the Virginia 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, 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 in Virginia. If this is important, call today.)

• Monetary Fines - In Northumberland County, Virginia, a first time DWI / DUI conviction results in fines from $250.00, up to $2,500.00.
• DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated) Chemical Test Refusal - Refusing to submit to a test when requested by Northumberland County, Virginia law enforcement will result in the revocation of Virginia driver's license for 1 (one) year.
• DUI Jail Time - In Northumberland County, Virginia, a first time DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated) conviction results in up to one year time in jail.
• Virginia Driving Privileges - DWI / DUI - A first time DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated) conviction will result in the loss of driving privileges in Virginia for up to one year with a DUI conviction.

Virginia and DUI Vehicle Impoundment

The vehicle you are driving will be immediately impounded or immobilized for 90 days if you are caught driving after your license has been revoked for an alcohol-related offense. The court can impound the vehicle for an additional 90 days following a DWI or DUI 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.

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 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.

DWI / DUI Restitution

Depending on local Virginia ordinances, 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 Northumberland County, Virginia.