Alexandria, Virginia DUI Attorney

Endorsements for Michael C. Tillotson:

• NHTSA trained on field sobriety tests
• Nationally Certified Breath Test Operator
• Member of the National College for DUI Defense
• Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• The American Trial Lawyers Association
• Member of Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Awarded 2007 Top Trial Lawyers

If you have been arrested for a DWI in Alexandria, Virginia, please contact Michael C. Tillotson @ (757) 969-5197 for a fast and free consultation. Michael C. Tillotson is a dedicated DUI Attorney whose Law Firm is limited to solely DUI Defense, and practices throughout the entire state of Virginia.(Please remember that you only have 10 days, from the date of your arrest, to file for an administrative hearing to protect your driving privileges.)

Being arrested for DUI is a serious offense that can have major repercussions, including fines, jail time, and loss of driving privileges. It is imperative that anyone facing a Virginia DUI charge understand what challenges they will encounter. Seeking the legal advice of an aggressive and knowledgeable DUI criminal defense attorney will help you understand all of your options and rights.

DUI / DWI in Alexandria, Virginia

In Alexandria, Virginia, once you have been cited for violating the DUI statute, the state initiates two simultaneous but separate legal actions against you. A criminal action is in response to the ticket that was issued to you, and an administrative action is brought against your license by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Both actions can result in the suspension of your driving privileges.

Virginia DUI Administrative Hearing

Pursuant to Virginia law, an individual has 10 days to request an Administrative Hearing from the Virginia DMV. If you fail to request a hearing within 10 days, your right to the hearing is lost, and your driver's license is automatically suspended for the applicable statutory time frame. In order to preserve your right to the administrative hearing, it is important that you submit your request to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles within 10 days.

The Law Office of Michael C. Tillotson can help with this. Please call today or fill out the form for a free, professional consultation.

DUI Penalties for First Time Offenders

(Please take note that these are state statutes. With the help of Michael C. Tillotson you can reduce, or eliminate, possible fines, jail time, and save your drivers license.)

• Chemical Test Refusal - Refusing to submit to a test when requested by law enforcement will result in the revocation of driver's license in Virginia for 1 year.
• Monetary Fines - A first time DUI / DWI conviction results in fines from $250.00, up to $2,500.00.
• DUI Jail Time - In Alexandria, Virginia, a first time DUI conviction results in up to one year jail time.
• Virginia Driving Privileges and DUI - In Alexandria, Virginia, a first time DUI / DWI conviction results in the revocation of driving privileges for up to one year ... with a conviction.
• Commercial Drivers - Commercial drivers are in violation of the DUI statute with a BAC (blood alcohol content) of 0.04. A first time DUI / DWI conviction will result in the loss of the commercial driver's license for 1 year, while any subsequent DUI offenses will result in a lifetime loss of the commercial license in Virginia.

Virginia Subsequent DUI Offenses

If you have been charged with a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th offense, it is imperative that you contact the Law Office of Michael C. Tillotson. Consequences for DUI are increasingly more severe for any additional offenses and you must be aware of your rights and act now.

Alexandria, Virginia and DUI Vehicle Impoundment

The vehicle you are driving will be immediately immobilized or impounded for 90 days if you are caught driving after your driver's license has been suspended for any alcohol-related offense. The court can impound the vehicle for an additional 90 days following a DWI or DUI conviction. The vehicle owner (if other than the driver) may petition the court for release of the vehicle. Anyone who knowingly permits operation of their motor vehicle by a person known to have a revoked or suspended license for an alcohol-related offense can be charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor.