Virginia DUI and DWI

Make no mistake, a drunk driving conviction in Virginia will have serious legal and financial consequences that will harm your reputation and hurt your family. Beyond the personal and professional embarrassment that can result from being found guilty of DUI, the penalties can be severe. Virginia prides itself on its ever increasing DWI laws. Even for a first time offender, a conviction will mean heavy fines, a suspended driver's license, court mandated education, probation or even jail time.

Department of Motor Vehicle statistics said there were nearly 29,000 DUI crashes in Virginia in 2007. That doesn't have to be you. Just because you've been charged with drunk driving doesn't mean the fight is over. Now more than ever you need an experienced, veteran lawyer who understands the case against you and the best ways to resolve it.

At The Wilson Law Firm, we focus on the following Drunk Driving (DUI / DWI) Offenses:           

• Driving with a BAC of .08 or more (18.2-266)
• Diving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (18.2-266)
  
• Diving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (18.2-266)
  
• Driving After Illegally Consuming Alcohol (Underage DUI / DWI)
•  (18.2-266.1)
• Unreasonable Refusal (18.2-268.3)

Get a lawyer that knows how to deal with your drunk driving defense.

When you do choose a legal counsel, make sure it's a professional with a proven track record of focusing on DUI cases, not just someone who claims to be an expert on their Web site.

T. Kevin Wilson has the kind up-to-date education and state-of-the art training that most other attorneys just don't have. Not only is he well versed in Virginia's DUI statutes and case law, but he has a comprehensive understanding of the tools and procedures the police will try to use against you in your case.

Mr. Wilson spent over a decade working as a Legal Instructor at the Prince William County Criminal Justice Academy, where he taught Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Constitutional Law and Evidence to future police officers. He also is one of the first defense attorneys in Virginia to complete training on the new ECIR II machine currently being used by police and is a recognized authority in the use of the Intoxilyzer 5000, the breathalyzer used by the police in Virginia.

Mr. Wilson is one of the only lawyers in Virginia who actually owns his own breathalyzer machines and is fully informed on how they function. These are skills that few others lawyers don't possess and they could prove vital in your defense.
 

If you go to court, the most important evidence in your case will be: 

• How you performed on your field sobriety tests.
• What the breathalyzer said about your BAC. 

Police officers are not perfect and mistakes may have been made during your arrest. The breathalyzer machines will also not function properly if they are not adequately cared for and the test is not properly administered. If you trust us with your situation, we'll bring a careful and studied eye to evaluating the case against you and will work with you to develop the best strategy for your defense. We'll fight for your license and your freedom.

If you've been charged with drunk driving, you have rights under the law, but need to take your situation seriously.  The allure of pleading guilty to put your case behind you may seem like a good idea now, but in doing so you give up any hope of ma more favorable outcome and guarantee potentially devastating consequences. Don't make the mistake of trying to go it alone without hiring a lawyer. When the results matter, rely on an attorney who won't give up on you.

Call us today for a free DUI case evaluation at 1-888-384-5997.
 

The Wilson Law Firm is located in Manassas, Virginia and serves the entire Commonwealth of Virginia, including but not limited to: Prince William County, Fairfax County, Fauquier County, Loudoun County, City of Manassas, City of Manassas Park, Stafford County, City of Fredericksburg, City of Winchester, Warren County, Sterling, Reston, Chantilly, Warrenton, Haymarket and Front Royal.

The Wilson Law Firm
DUI, Criminal & Traffic Defense ...When Results Matter

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The lawyers of The Wilson Law Firm have traveled Virginia’s several interstates helping clients just like you - appearing in courts all across the Commonwealth of Virgnia - from Virginia Beach and Norfolk in the southeast, to Wise County in the southwest, all the way up I-81 to Frederick County / Winchester in the northwest, and all the way across Warren County, Fauquier County, Prince William County, and Fairfax County on the way to Arlington County and the City of Alexandria in the northeast. The Wilson Law Firm regularly serves Prince William County, the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, the towns of Haymarket and Quantico, Fauquier County / Warrenton, Stafford County, Spotsylvania County / Fredericksburg, Loudoun County / Leesburg, Fairfax City, Fairfax County, Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, Culpeper County, Warren County / Front Royal, Clark County / Berryville and Shenandoah County.

Blog for Virginia DUI and DWI

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• Fairfax County has most DUI Deaths in Virginia
• Crash with State Trooper, Arrested for DUI
• Pro-Wrestler Kurt Angle has Virginia DUI Charge Reduced to Reckless Driving
• Former Henrico Police Officer Sentenced in DUI and Maiming Case
• Pro Wrestler Kurt Angle Charge with Virginia DUI
• How to Find the Right DUI Attorney in Virginia for Your Case
• Two Smartest Things to Do After a Virginia DUI
• What the Other Side Doesn’t Want You to Know About Chemical Exposure Altering Your Virginia Breath Test
• Former Alexandria Police Chief, David Baker, Considering a Run for City Council
• Innocent, But Arrested for DUI in Virginia? Learn About the One Element that May Prove You Were Sober
• Tech Linebacker Guilty of DUI
• Loudoun County Accident; Father Fatally Injured, Son Arrested for DUI
• Burglary Sentence Can Be Reduced With a Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyer
• Can a Medical Condition Affect My BAC Reading?
• Virginia Has Shortest Administrative License Suspension Period
• Former Rocky Mount Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Refusal; DUI Nolle Prosse
• Alternative Options to Stay Out of Jail After a Virginia DUI
• How Long Will a DUI Conviction Show on My Virginia Record?
• Alexandria Police Detective Crashes Cruiser, Arrested for DUI

Library for Virginia DUI and DWI:

• Prescription Drugs and Your DUI Case   
  Driving while under the influence of prescription medications can have devastating effects.
• § 18.2-266.1. Persons under age 21 driving after illegally consuming alcohol.   
  Virginia code section for underage DUI.
• Drinking While Driving -“Open Container”   
  Under Virginia law, it is unlawful for any person to consume alcohol while driving a motor vehicle on a public highway.
• Underage Purchase, Possession or Consumption of Alcohol   
  An underage purchase, possession or consumption of alcohol charge initially may sound like a commonplace youthful indiscretion with little consequence.
• Unlawful Underage Purchase of Alcohol with an Altered or Fake Identification   
  In Virginia, using or attempting to use altered or fake identification for underage purchase, possession or consumption of alcohol is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
• Disorderly Conduct   
  Under Virginia law, disorderly conduct is a Class 1 misdemeanor - the most serious class of Virginia misdemeanor offenses.
• Public Intoxication   
  Even responsible, social drinkers may find themselves faced with a public intoxication charge.
• § 18.2-266. Driving motor vehicle, engine, etc., while intoxicated, etc.   
  Virginia code section for DUI.
• § 18.2-268.3. Refusal of tests; penalties; procedures.   
  Virginia code section for Refusal.
• § 18.2-268.2. Implied consent to post-arrest testing to determine drug or alcohol content of blood.   
  Virginia code section for Implied Consent.
• Will New Technology Impact Drunk Drivers in Virginia?   
  Learn about the new technology being designed that may reduce DUI offenses, and call a Northern Virginia DUI defense lawyer after a DUI arrest.
• How Do You Know if You Should Hire a Virginia DUI/DWI Attorney?   
  Know when it is a good idea to hire a Virginia DUI lawyer, and call a skilled Northern Virginia DUI defense attorney at the Wilson Law Firm today.
• New Changes Include Harsher Penalties for Underage Drinking and Driving in Virginia   
  Be aware of harsher penalties for underage drunk driving and increased sobriety checkpoints in VA. If charged with a Virginia DUI, call a VA defense attorney.
• How to Hire and Who You Should Hire as Your Virginia DUI Lawyer   
  How do you go about finding the right DUI lawyer for your needs? Read this and call a Northern Virginia DUI defense attorney at the Wilson Law Firm.
• Why Should You Revisit the Scene of Your Virginia DUI Arrest?   
  Find out why it is critical to revisit your Virginia DUI arrest site, and call a Northern Virginia DUI defense attorney for help with your drunk driving case.
• How a Doctor May Be Able to Help in Your Virginia DUI Case   
  Did you know doctors may be able to prove your breath test false reading? Read this and call a skilled Northern Virginia DUI attorney today to find out more.
• When Should You Call a Lawyer After a Virginia DUI Arrest?   
  Find out possible defenses that could help you after you are arrested on a DUI in Virginia, and call a VA DUI attorney today.
• Possible Affirmative Defenses for Virginia DWI & DUI Charges   
  A Virginia DUI defense lawyer at the Wilson Law Firm will have strategies and defenses available for your specific DUI case. Call 800-DUI-LWYR today.
• Virginia’s DUI / DWI Implied Consent Law And The 3 Hour Rule   
  Virginia’s Implied Consent law essentially states that drivers in Virginia impliedly consent to provide breath/blood test within 3 hours of legal DUI arrest.
• Was Your Virginia DUI Arrest Made Unlawfully?   
  Have you been stopped by an officer unlawfully? If so, contact a Virginia DUI defense lawyer at the Wilson Law Firm at 800-DUI-LWYR.

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Frequent Questions for Virginia DUI and DWI:

• Can I get my blood result before my DUI trial?

• Can I expunge my Virginia DUI conviction?
• How much does it cost to hire The Wilson Law Firm to handle a Virginia DUI / DWI?
• I've been told I have to appear in court for an arraignment.  What should I expect at the arraignment?
• Can a lawyer handle this for me in Virginia or will I actually be required to appear in court for the arraignment?
• Why do Virginia DUI / DWI laws deal with the amount of alcohol in my breath anyway?  Isn't the amount of alcohol in my blood what is important?
• Is it true that there is a known constant ratio between the amount of alcohol in breath and the amount of alcohol in blood? 
• After I was arrested for drunk driving in Virginia and while I was waiting to take the breath test they told me not to burp or belch.  I thought they meant to not burp or belch out loud, so when I did I kept it quiet.  Why did they tell me not to burp or belch and does it matter that I did?
• Is there a difference between the terms DUI and DWI in Virginia?
• Can you explain Virginia's DUI / DWI law?
• What are the legal limits for alcohol DUI / DWI cases and drug DUI / DWI cases in Virginia?
• I blew less than 0.08 on the Preliminary Breath Test, so why was I arrested for a Virginia DUI / DWI?
• My breath or blood test result was above 0.08, so why should I hire a lawyer?  Aren't I just going to be found guilty anyway?
• I can't believe I've been arrested for a DUI / DWI offense in Virginia.  Does this make me a bad person?
• I'm scared to death.  If things don't go well and I end up being found guilty of a DUI / DWI in Virginia, am I going to go to jail?
• How long could I potentially be incarcerated if I am convicted of a DUI / DWI in Virginia? 
• If my Virginia DUI / DWI case goes to trial, will it be decided by a judge or a jury?
• Why would someone elect to have a jury decide a Virginia DUI / DWI case instead of a judge?
• On tv, whenever someone gets arrested, they police always read the person their rights, but I was never read my rights.  Is this important?  Will it result in my case being dismissed? 
• If I end up being convicted of a drunk driving in Virginia, am I going to lose my license? 

Case Results for Virginia DUI and DWI:

• Ambien DUI Case – Reduced To Reckless Driving
• 2nd Offense Virginia DUI / DWI Reduced to Intoxicated in Public
• 2nd Offense Virginia DUI / DWI with 0.24 Breath Test Dismissed
• Virginia DUI / DWI with .14 Blood Alcohol Level - NOT GUILTY
• Manassas DUI Lawyer Helps Retired Marine Defeat DUI w .15 BAC
• Virginia DUI & Unreasonable Refusal Charges Defeated
• Virginia DUI / DWI Blood Test Result 0.29 - Not Guilty - Part 2 of 2
• Beating Virginia DUI and Refusal Charges
• Virginia DUI / DWI, Reckless Driving and Refusal Charges Dismissed - Part 2 of 2
• Virginia DUI / DWI & Refusal Charges Dismissed - Part 3 of 3
• Virginia DUI / DWI & Refusal Charges Dismissed - Part 2 of 3
• Virginia DUI / DWI & Refusal Charges Dismissed - Part 1 of 3
• Virginia DUI / DWI, Reckless Driving and Refusal Charges Dismissed - Part 1 of 2
• Virginia DUI / DWI Blood Test Result 0.29 - Not Guilty - Part 1 of 2
• "Guaranteed" Jail Avoided in Virginia DUI Case

Videos about Virginia DUI and DWI:

• Penalties for a DUI / DWI in Virginia
• Fallacies of Breath and Sobriety Tests
• Will I Win My DUI Case in Virginia?
• What to Look For in a Virginia DUI Lawyer
• How Much Will Fighting My DUI Case Cost?
• The Importance of an Experienced DUI Lawyer
• Virginia DUI / DWI Defense

Web Resources for Virginia DUI and DWI:

• 1800DUILaws.com

  Description: The Wilson Law Firm is a member of www.1800DUILAWS.com <http://www.1800DUILAWS.com> a complete DUI / DWI resource for people who have been arrested for DUI / DWI in Virginia.  This comprehensive site has the information you need to better understand how a DUI/DWI case works its way through the system, and to research me and my qualifications as a DUI / DWI attorney. For more information about Virginia DUI / DWI laws, or for more information about us, please see www.1800duilaws <http://www.1800duilaws> .
  

• National College for DUI Defense

  Description:

  Locate a knowledgeable and capable DUI defense attorney in any state.

• VASAP

  Description: Upon being convicted for an alcohol related offense in Virginia, you may be required to enroll in the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP). VASAP is a statewide program with physical offices in many jurisdictions.

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