Get help from an Virginia DUI Attorney

Michael C. Tillotson will help with your DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated) Charge

Being arrested for a DWI / DUI in Lynchburg, Virginia is a serious offense that can have serious repercussions if not handled properly. The Law Office of Michael C. Tillotson will help you fight you case. Please call today or fill out the form for a fast, free consultation.

Michael C. Tillotson Endorsements:

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

If you have been arrested for a DWI in Lynchburg, 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 in Virginia.)

Being charged with DUI is a serious offense that can have major consequences, including loss of driving privileges, jail time, and monetary fines. It is important that anyone facing a Virginia DUI charge understand what challenges they will encounter. Seeking the legal advice of an aggressive and professional DUI criminal defense lawyer will help you understand all of your rights and options, including any defenses you might use.

What happens if I was arrested for DUI in Lynchburg?

In Virginia, once you have been cited for violating the DUI statute, the state initiates two separate, yet simultaneous legal actions against you. There is a criminal action that is in response to the ticket that was issued to you, and an administrative action that is brought against your license by the Department of Motor Vehicles in Virginia. Both actions can result in the suspension of your driving privileges in Virginia. Because of this, it is important to remember that there may be additional penalties to consider and each action must be handled separately.

Virginia DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated) Administrative Hearing

Pursuant to Virginia law, an individual has 10 days to request an Administrative Hearing from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. 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 imperative that you submit your request to the Department of Motor Vehicles in Virginia within 10 days.

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

DUI Penalties for First Time Offenders

(Note that these are Virginia State statutes. With the help of Michael C. Tillotson you can reduce, or eliminate, possible fines, jail time, and save your driver's license.)

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

Lynchburg, 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 license has been suspended for any alcohol-related offense. The court can impound the automobile for an additional 90 days following a DWI / 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.

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.