No One Plans for a DUI Charge
No one plans for a DUI charge. If you are facing a first-offense DUI/DWI in northern Virginia, speak to an attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights. At Brisendine, Overand & Buster, we will examine your case from all possible angles and determine the best way to build your case based on the evidence available. If you work full time, you have a commercial driver's license or you are a student, we understand the gravity of the situation and the potential impact a DUI conviction can have on the rest of your life.
Contact our experienced criminal defense attorneys to defend you if you have been charged with drunk driving. Call our law firm in Fairfax at 703-596-4423 to arrange a free consultation. You will be served by an attorney who knows the key players, including prosecutors and judges, in your local jurisdiction.
Northern Virginia First DWI Offense
There are serious penalties for drunk driving in Virginia, even if you are a first-time offender. Possible punishments for first-offense DUI/DWI include:
- Jail time of up to 12 months
- Loss of driver's license for one year
- Fine of up to $2500 but at least $250
- Mandatory purchase of and participation in the Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP)
- Loss of commercial driver's license (CDL) with no possibility of restricted license
From fines to court costs, reinstatement fees and purchase of high-risk insurance following conviction, a DUI can be extremely expensive.
Contact our experienced Fairfax DUI/DWI first-offense lawyers to find out how to have your charges and fines reduced or even dismissed. Call 703-596-4423 to arrange a free initial consultation.
