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1. Weston, Seth: Convictions for misdemeanor traffic charges can have severe repercussions, including up to twelve months in jail and up to $2,500 in fines, restrictions on your driving privileges or even the loss of your driving license. If you have been charged with felony violations the penalties are even more severe. Furthermore, Virginia law requires mandatory jail time for certain offenses. Perhaps the longest lasting effect, however, is the resulting significant increase to your insurance premiums that may follow a conviction for even a simple speeding ticket. As is true in other criminal cases, there are certain procedural requirements that must be met before the government can introduce evidence against you in traffic cases.
2. Lumsden, Gary: DUI & Refusal
3. Horn, Neil: Criminal defense Š State and Federal All violent offenses All non-violent offenses Drug offenses Sex offenses Weapons and firearms offenses Larceny offenses Traffic and DUI cases - State and Federal Criminal history expungement DriverÕs license restoration
4. Ferris, Eakin & Thomas: If you're charged with a crime, you need an attorney. But not just any attorney.
5. Steidle Law: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving While Drinking and are closely related crimes. They can all mean the same thing: loss of license, stiff fines, embarrassment, and possible mandatory Jail time. See Virginia Drunk Driving Fines and Penalties. Although Driving Under the Influence is a relatively common crime, few people are familiar with their rights and how to protect themselves in such a situation. Driving under the influence, referred to as, "drunk driving," describes operating a motor vehicle while one's blood alcohol content is above the legal limit set by Virginia statutes, which supposedly is the level at which a person cannot drive safely. The Virginia Code sets the legal limit at .08. for adults and .02 for persons under 21. This means a 8/100ths to one-tenth of one percent by weight of alcohol to the weight of blood. This is translated into grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood in tests of blood or urine sample, or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of air in a "breathalyzer" test. A combination of the use of alcohol and narcotics can also be considered "under the influence" based on erratic driving. Driving on private property such as a parking lot is no drunk driving defense, but sitting in a non-moving vehicle without the ignition on probably is. This is a misdemeanor and is variously referred to as DUI, driving while intoxicated (DWI), or drunk driving. There are thousands of factors that must be considered if you are charged with a DUI. The legality of your arrest, field sobriety tests, proper functioning test equipment, correct handling of your evidence, and the conduct of the arresting officers are frequently contentious issues during legal proceedings. Many people who believed themselves guilty discovered they could avoid serious penalties when any number of these variables failed to withstand legal scrutiny.
6. Spencer, Eric: Virginia DUI/DWI and reckless driving In Virginia, anyone convicted of DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or a combination of both) is required by law to lose his or her license for one year (longer for repeat offenses). In Virginia, DUI is a class 1 misdemeanor with a maximum punishment of up to $2,500 fine and one year in jail for a first offense. If convicted you may be ordered to participate in the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP), a drunk driving education program that costs $400. Repeat offenses carry heavier consequences that can include upto a 5 year prison sentence. Reckless driving tickets are often issued after automobile accidents. You may also be charged for reckless driving by driving 20 mph or more over the posted speed limit, or over 80 mph regardless of the speed limit. Penalties can include up to a year in jail and a $2500 fine, and/or suspension of your license for up to six months.
7. Kenney, Patrick: DUI/DWI or other traffic violation offenses can have a serious impact on your life. You may face high fines, jail time or lose your driver's license. If you have a commercial driver's license (CDL), your livelihood may depend on the outcome of your DUI/DWI case. An experienced attorney can aggressively protect your future.
8. Cleaveland, William: A DUI/DWI or other traffic violation can lead to heavy fines, potential jail time, a loss of license and thousands of dollars of expenses related to court fees and increased insurance premiums. An experienced lawyer can help you protect your interests. A first offense DUI/DWI conviction carries a mandatory 12 month suspension of driving privileges. An attorney can challenge the evidence against you or help you obtain leniency from the court if you are convicted. For example, you may be able to drive on a restricted basis, which would allow you to drive: * to and from work * to and from treatment program classes * to exercise visitation for minor children, or to take them to day care * for your job, if your job requires you to drive * to and from school if you are enrolled as a full-time student For a second offense, you will lose you license for three years and will not be eligible for a restricted license until at least four months have passed.
9. Cranwell, Moore & Emick: DUI - DWI Law Being arrested for drunk driving, driving under the influence (DUI), or driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be an unsettling proposition, to say the least. A DUI-DWI conviction carries with it heavy penalties, including: * A permanent criminal record * Suspension or loss of license * Increased insurance rates * Community service * Possible jail or prison time * Alcohol assessment and treatment * Probation * Vehicle immobilization or forfeiture * Serious fines * Possible job loss Clearly, if you have been arrested or accused of drunk driving, DUI or DWI, you face serious consequences and therefore you need the services of an experienced attorney.
10. Spencer, Eric: Representing Virginia and Out-of-State Residents Our firm represents both Virginia and out-of-state residents in all types of traffic cases, including: * Speeding * Reckless driving * Driving under suspension * Driving without insurance * DUI * And others In traffic ticket cases, Virginia residents must appear in court. If you are an out-of-state resident who has received a ticket in Virginia, our firm can represent you in court without your need to appear. Based on the circumstances of your case, we may negotiate a reduction in charges that has no jail time, and that minimizes the points assessed to you.
11. Allen, Charles: * Theft offenses. I handle charges alleging petty or grand larceny, as well as burglary or breaking and entering * Check-related offenses. I defend individuals charged with passing bad checks, forging checks or kiting checks * White collar crimes. I represent people charged with fraud or embezzlement. * Drug charges. I handle cases involving charges of possession, sale, distribution, trafficking and manufacture of controlled substances, including marijuana and cocaine, as well as prescription drugs. * Sex crimes. I defend individuals charged with criminal sexual conduct, including indecent exposure, molestation and rape. * Assault and battery, including malicious wounding * Firearms offenses * Probation violations * Driving under the influence (DUI). To learn more, see my page on traffic violations and DUI. * Prescription fraud. I defend pharmacists and others in the prescription drug industry who have been charged with fraud.
12. Copenhaver, Ellett & Derrico: Many traffic violations have significant consequences: * High fines and even jail time can be associated with traffic tickets for violations such as reckless driving and vehicular homicide. * Multiple speeding tickets can add up and result in the loss of your driver's license. * Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) is considered a serious offense and the penalties almost always include revocation of your driving privileges.
13. Shapiro & Kurtin: It is extremely important to fight every DUI charge. A DUI conviction may result in a jail sentence. A DUI conviction may cost you your driver's license. A third or subsequent DUI offense in Virginia is a felony. A felony conviction will not only result in the revocation of your driver's license, but it will also affect your ability to find employment, housing and credit, and will likely affect other areas of your life. Speak with an attorney before making any statements to the police.
14. Weber Pearson: Have you been charged with a crime? At first, it may seem as though the law is working against you.
15. Rider, Robert: Have you been caught speeding or driving while under the influence? You may be angry or embarrassed, and you may think the easiest thing to do is accept the punishment and concentrate on not breaking the law in the future. Failing to fight the charges may be a mistake. If you accept the charges brought against you - without hiring an experienced DUI and traffic offense attorney to try to negotiate a lower charge or get the charges thrown out altogether - you are risking massive financial penalties, a negative impact on your insurance rates and possible jail time.
16. Easter Moses: One of the most common criminal charges is a traffic violation, such as speeding, reckless driving and DUI.
17. Lawrence Law Firm: Even after a prosecutor has determined that a prior conviction exists and is able to overcome the limitations of the Full Faith and Credit clause, the prosecutor must obtain the proper certified records to prove a prior conviction. Some states recognize abstract driving records printed and authenticated by a law enforcement agency as evidence of a prior conviction. Such driving records are used in court as a certified business record and given the same deference as an original document. Other states require a certified court record from the court of conviction, in which case a prosecutor must contact the court issuing the conviction. In consideration of the importance of accurate record-keeping and cooperation between states in DUI prosecutions, the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) has developed a number of interstate programs to facilitate state access to drivers' information. Currently, the majority of U.S. jurisdictions recognize the "Driver License Agreement" (DLA), pursuant to which members have agreed to maintain only one driving record per person in each person's state of residency. The DLA requires all traffic convictions and suspensions to be reported to the defendant's home state for placement on his driving record. Similarly, the AAMVA is in the process of developing the Driver Record Information Verification System (DRIVerS), intended to be an electronic database system containing identification information about each driver licensed in a particular jurisdiction (including DUI convictions).