Virginia Beach, Virginia DUI Attorney

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

Being arrested for a 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 professional and free consultation.

If you have been arrested for a DWI in Virginia Beach, Virginia, please contact Michael C. Tillotson @ (757) 561-2661 for a fast, free consultation. Michael C. Tillotson is a dedicated Attorney whose Law Firm only concentrates on DUI Defense, and practices throughout the entire state of 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

Being charged with DUI is a serious offense that can have major consequences, including fines, jail time, and loss of driving privileges. It is crucial that anyone facing a DUI (DWI) charge understand what challenges they will encounter. Seeking the legal advice of a competent and experienced DUI criminal defense attorney will help you understand all of your rights and options.

DUI / DWI in Virginia Beach, Virginia

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

Virginia DWI / DUI Administrative Hearing

Pursuant to Virginia law, an individual has 10 days to request an Administrative Hearing from the Virginia DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). 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 professional and free consultation.

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 Virginia driver's license.)

• Virginia Driving Privileges and DUI - In Virginia Beach, Virginia, a first time DUI / DWI conviction results in the revocation of driving privileges in Virginia 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.
• 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 - In Virginia Beach, Virginia, a first time DUI / DWI conviction results in fines from $250.00, up to $2,500.00.
• DUI Jail Time - In Virginia Beach, Virginia, a first time DWI / DUI conviction results in up to one year time in jail.

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. Penalties for DUI in Virginia Beach, 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.

Virginia Beach, 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 vehicle for an additional 90 days following a 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.