You know that drunk driving in Virginia is a criminal offense, but do you know the potential penalties that you may face if you are convicted of drunk driving? If you don’t fight the charges against you then you may be subject to one or more of the consequences for driving while intoxicated in Virginia. Now is the time to learn what you may face and to fight to have your case dismissed.
If you are over 21 years old, Virginia law sets forth the following potential penalties for a drunk-driving, or driving while intoxicated, conviction:
Your drunk-driving arrest may result in a temporary loss of your license, but the penalties described above will not apply to you unless you are convicted of a Virginia DWI.
Legal consequences are probable if you are convicted of drunk driving in the Commonwealth of Virginia. You have the right to contact an experienced Fairfax DUI defense lawyer if you have been arrested (or think you might be arrested). You have the right to defend yourself and, if you qualify, to fight to have your case to be dismissed. Learn more about your rights before the consequences become your new reality.
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