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Arlington DUI Lawyers

• DeVita, James: * DWI, Driving While Intoxicated- driving with an alcohol level above the legal limit as demonstrated by breath tests and blood alcohol tests * DUI, Driving Under the Influence- driving a vehicle when the driver's ability to drive is impaired by alcohol * Reckless Driving- (General) operating a vehicle in a manner which is dangerous to others (By Speed) driving at truly excessive rates of speed * Driving on a Suspended License- driving after a driver's license has been suspended due to an accumulation of points or violations * No Operators Permit- Driving without a driver's license or failing to have the license in your possession * Speeding- cases involving speeding violations tracked by radar, laser (lidar), pacing, Vascar (air patrol) * Aggressive Driving- traffic violations aggravated by reckless behavior * Leaving the Scene of An Accident- leaving the scene of an accident without stopping to give the other driver information concerning license, registration, and insurance * Other Traffic Violations- Improper Backing, Turning, Passing, Ignoring Traffic Signals * Restoring Driving Privileges- Restoring driver's licenses
• Elfenbein, Adam: As with all legal cases, a DWI defense must be analysed based on the specific facts of the case.Ê There are, however, certain issues which are always important: (a) What is the blood alcohol count (BAC)?Ê Certain BAC counts carry mandatory jail time if there is a conviction.Ê (b)Ê Are there prior offenses?ÊJail timeisÊsubstantiallyÊadverselyÊaffected by prior convictions.Ê (c)ÊWhy did the police stop you?Ê If you were stoppedÊbecause you were driving badly or, much worse, because you were in an accident, thenÊthat may substantially adversely affect amount of jail time.Ê (d) How did you act towards the police officer?Ê Always be polite to the police.Ê ÊÊ ÊÊ Also bear in mind that it is entirely possible to go to jail for a traffic infraction even if it does not involve drinking.Ê In Northern Virginia particularly, reckless speed and driving on a suspended license can each result in a jail sentence.
• Jeffrey Jankovich: Protect Your RightsÑTalk to a Lawyer Immediately If you have been arrested or charged with DUI, you need immediate legal help. The clock is ticking and youÕll soon find yourself in court and at an administrative hearing facing the temporary loss of your driverÕs license. You may think thatÊthe deck is stacked against you and you might as well give up. While it is true that you are in for a fight, donÕt give up yet.
• Jefferey Kleger: Experienced with both state and federal crimes, including: driving while intoxicated, drug and narcotic crimes, theft offenses, weapons crimes, domestic violence, assault, juvenile offenses and sex offenses.
• Jonathan Short: More than ninety percent of the people in the United States over the age of sixteen are licensed to drive, and there is often more than one car registered for each licensed driver. This data translates into trillions of miles driven each year, and millions of traffic law offenses. The criminal justice system would quickly be overwhelmed if each offense required a full criminal adjudication. Accordingly, traffic law violations have been divided into three categories-felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions or violations-with the lesser offenses handled in a more informal manner. Although many traffic offenses may not carry the same stigma and penalties as other, more serious crimes, even the lower-level offenses can result in significant fines, loss of driving privileges, and increased insurance rates. And the more serious offenses, or even some less serious violations if they are part of a series of violations by the same offender, can result in imprisonment. Thus, traffic charges should not be taken lightly. Experienced traffic law attorneys can explain the possible consequences of the various violations and represent those charged with traffic offenses throughout the resolution of the matter, taking some of the mystery out of the process and increasing the chances of the least serious outcome.
• Philip Rhodes: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
• Albo & Oblon LLP: Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Driving Under the Influence (DUI) (DUI and DWI are the same offense in Virginia, unlike in many other states). This area of law is surprisingly complicated. The law occupies 42 pages of the Virginia Code.
• Bose Law Firm: Driving under the influence and drunk driving are synonymous terms under Virginia law. The government has the burden of proving its case "beyond a reasonable doubt," the same standard applicable to criminal prosecutions. In the drunk driving context, the government proves its case against a defendant by introducing the driver's (1) Driving Behavior (2) Appearance and Coordination, and/or (3) Scientific evidence.
• John Zwerling: Pleading the Fifth may have a catch. Court considers whether suspects can be forced to hand over incriminating papers. It is a protection the Founding Fathers created to safeguard against potential abuses of overzealous government prosecutors. The basic idea is that the government may not compel a suspect to provide incriminating evidence against himself. Now, the US Supreme Court is considering whether to approve a significant exception to this fundamental constitutional protection. Specifically, the court will decide whether prosecutors can use a grant of immunity to compel the target of an investigation to surrender incriminating documents, and then turn around and use those same documents to indict the still-immunized target.