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How Does A Virginia DUI/DWI Defense Attorney Work?

In Virginia, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. DUIs are serious cases. The DUI attorneys can assist you in determining the best possible defenses available should you find yourself charged with DWI. The experienced DUI lawyers in Virginia from Randall | Page, P.C. have years of experience, knowledge of the law, police procedures, prosecutors method of prosecution and ability to evaluate and fight your case make them ideal to handle your DUI charge and work to limit or reduce the consequences you face.

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How Does A Virginia DUI/DWI Defense Attorney Work?

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  1. DUI/DWI Defense in Virginia

  2. In Virginia it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. This can be done even without a blood alcohol content (BAC) sample. DUI’s are serious cases. A first offense carries the possibility of 12 months jail time, and a third DUI is a felony with a mandatory six months jail. It also leads to license suspensions, ignition interlock, and other costly and time-consuming classes.

  3. While such a person has a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more by weight by volume or 0.08 grams or more per 210 liters of breath as indicated by a chemical test administered as provided in this article. O1 DUI/DWI Defense O2 While such a person is under the influence of alcohol. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate any motor vehicle, engine or train: While such a person is under the combined influence of alcohol and any drug or drugs to a degree which impairs his ability to drive or operate any motor vehicle, engine or train safely. O3

  4. While such person is under the influence of any narcotic drug or any other self-administered intoxicant or drug of whatsoever nature, or any combination of such drugs, to a degree which impairs his ability to drive or operate any motor vehicle, engine or train safely. O4 While such person has a blood concentration of any of the following substances at a level that is equal to or greater than: O5 0.02 milligrams of cocaine per liter of blood. 0.1 milligrams of methamphetamine per liter of blood. 0.01 milligrams of phencyclidine per liter of blood. 0.1 milligrams of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine per liter of blood.

  5. DUI SENTENCING AND ENHANCEMENTS

  6. DUI AFTER BEING CONVICTED OF A FELONY DUI: DUI 2ND WITHIN 5 YEARS: DUI 2ND WITHIN 10 YEARS: DUI 3RD WITHIN 5 YEARS: DUI FIRST OFFENSE $1000 TO $2500 FINE WITH $1000 MANDATORY MINIMUM $1000 TO $2500 FINE WITH $1000 MANDATORY MINIMUM $250 TO $2500 FINE $500 TO $2500 FINE $500 TO $2500 FINE UPTO 1 YEAR IN JAIL WITH 20 DAYS MANDATORY MINIMUM UPTO 1 YEAR IN JAIL WITH 10 DAYS MANDATORY MINIMUM UP TO 5 YEARS IN JAIL WITH 6 MONTHS MANDATORY JAIL TIME UP TO 5 YEARS IN JAIL WITH 1 YEAR MANDATORY JAIL TIME UP TO 1 YEAR IN JAIL LICENSE WILL BEFORE REVOKED INDEFINITELY LICENSE WILL BEFORE REVOKED INDEFINITELY 1 YEAR SUSPENDED LICENSE 3 YEAR SUSPENDED LICENSE - IGNITION INTERLOCK IGNITION INTERLOCK - - -

  7. 1. If there are children under the age of 18 in the vehicle and additional 5 days mandatory minimum. Other DUI Enhance ments 2. If there are children under the age of 18 in the vehicle you may get charged with Felony Child Neglect for each child. 3. If you are operating a commercial vehicle the BAC level is .02 not .08 like a regular DUI.

  8. VASAP (Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program) Anyone convicted of a first or second DUI must participate in VASAP. This involves a series of programs focused on substance abuse treatment and education. Any programs prescribed by the local CASAP office must be completed in a timely manner or you can face additional consequences from the court such as additional license suspension and jail time.

  9. It is clear you need an experienced DUI lawyer in Virginia when charged with any level of DUI. The attorneys from Randall | Page, P.C. have years of experience, knowledge of the law, police procedures, prosecutor’s method of prosecution and ability to evaluate and fight your case make them ideal to handle your DUI charge and work to limit or reduce the consequences you face. CALL Randall | Page, P.C. NOW. RESULTS YOU WANT, EXPERIENCE YOU NEED. Randall | Page, P.C. can Help

  10. CONTACT DETAILS: 28319 Southampton Pkwy Courtland, VA 23837 https://www.rand allpagelaw.com/ contact-us 757-517-8956

  11. THANK YOU…!

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