How to Get Your Virginia Driver’s License Back after a DUI Conviction
A Virginia court may require you to do certain things before driving again after a DUI. Learn how a Fairfax DUI defense lawyer may be able to help you.
Virginia Social Host Liability – Should You be Worried?
Can you be held liable for a drunk-driving accident after hosting a party at your house? Learn about Virginia social host liability law in this article.
What May Happen After a Drunk-Driving Conviction in Virginia
Learn what can happen to you if you are convicted of drunk driving in Virginia and why you may need a Fairfax DUI defense attorney after a drunk driving arrest.
’80s Rock Icon Rick Springfield Reaches Deal in DUI Arrest
’80s rock icon Rick Springfield has reached a deal relating to a DUI arrest in 2011. If you’ve been arrested for DUI, contact a Fairfax DUI lawyer today.
If I refuse to take a breathalyzer test in Virginia, will I be convicted of DUI?
Refusing to take a breathalyzer test is an important action with potentially serious consequences. When you applied for your Virginia driver’s license, you agreed to certain things. One of those things was to comply with the requests of a police officer if you are pulled over while driving. Thus, if a police officer requests that you take a breathalyzer test and you refuse, then you may be violating the law.If you refuse to submit to a breathalyzer test in Virginia, you may be arrested. A police officer may decide to arrest you if you refuse to take the test at the scene of the accident or at the police station. The arrest and resulting criminal charges will be in addition to whatever charges you may, or may not, face for drunk driving.Whether you have been arrested for refusing to take a breathalyzer test, or your breathalyzer test registered a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher, you should contact a Fairfax DUI defense lawyer as soon as possible. Your refusal to take a breathalyzer test at a police officer’s request may carry a fine and/or license suspension, in addition to the fine or license suspension that you potentially face for your alleged drunk driving. An experienced Fairfax DUI defense attorney can help you understand your rights, protect your rights, and fight hard for the just resolution of your case.For more information, please contact our Northern Virginia DUI defense law firm at (703) 385-5529.
NFL Running Back Charged with DUI Hours After Setting Franchise Record
Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner was arrested for drunk driving and speeding last month. Learn more about the charges and alleged incident here.
Case of FLU or DUI?
Michael Madsen plans to fight DUI charge by demonstrating he was actually sick with the flu.
Fairfax, Virginia DUI Assistance: Translating Legal Jargon
A Fairfax, Virginia DUI can be a life-changing event. Let our team help translate the DUI legal jargon into something that does not make your head spin.
Virginia Passes New Law That May Affect Everyone Convicted of DUI
Fairfax DUI attorneys look at a new Virginia law that may affect everyone convicted of DUI, even first time offenders, in the state of Virginia.
How long do I have to pay my fines and costs to the court?
By statute you can have up to 30 days to pay your fines and costs. If you are serving a sentence most courts make fines and costs due 90 days from your release from jail. You may ask the Judge or clerk for additional time to pay as you can be given longer than the 30 days. It requires an extra fee but it allows you the time you need to take care of the fines and costs. You also may be required to put a down payment of a certain % etc based on the amount you owe if you want to make installments. If you cannot pay it by the date the Judge has ordered, you can go back to court and request more time to pay. If you really cannot afford to pay you can also make a motion to clerk or court to request that you be allowed to perform community services hours to pay off your fines and costs. However, if you do not pay on time then the court will relay this to Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and DMV will suspend your license. So if you need more time, make sure to have your attorney request time from the Judge. Whatever date the Judge gives you, pay on time so you do not lose your license.