Martinsville, Virginia DUI Criminal Defense Attorney

If you have been arrested for a DWI in Martinsville, Virginia, please contact Michael C. Tillotson @ (757) 969-5197 for a free consultation. Michael C. Tillotson is a dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney whose Law Firm is limited to solely DUI Defense, and practices throughout the entire state of Virginia.(Remember, 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 serious consequences, including loss of driving privileges, jail time, and monetary fines. It is crucial that anyone facing a Virginia DUI understand what challenges they will encounter. Seeking the legal advice of an assertive and professional DUI criminal defense lawyer will help you understand all of your options and rights.

Michael C. Tillotson will help you fight your DWI Charge

Being arrested for a DWI or DUI in the State of Virginia is a serious offense that can have significant consequences 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 quick and easy consultation.

Michael C. Tillotson Endorsements:

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

Virginia DWI Administrative Hearing

Pursuant to Virginia law, an individual has 10 days to request an Administrative Hearing from the Virginia DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). If you fail to request a hearing within 10 days, your right to the hearing is lost, and your 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 quick and easy consultation.

DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI (driving under the influence) in Martinsville, Virginia

In Martinsville, Virginia, once you have been cited for violating the DWI 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 driver's license by the Department of Motor Vehicles in Virginia. Both actions can result in the suspension of your Virginia driving privileges.

First Time Offenders - DUI Penalties

(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.)

• DUI Jail Time - In Martinsville, Virginia, a first time DWI conviction results in up to one year time in jail.
• Monetary Fines - In Martinsville, Virginia, a first time DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI (driving under the influence) conviction results in fines from $250.00, up to $2,500.00.
• Driving Privileges and DUI - A first time DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI (driving under the influence) conviction results in the revocation of Virginia driving privileges for up to one year ... with a conviction.
• 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.
• Commercial Drivers - Commercial drivers are in violation of the DUI statute with a BAC (blood-alcohol concentration) of 0.04. A first time DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI (driving under the influence) 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.

Martinsville, 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 or DUI conviction. The vehicle owner (if other than the driver) may petition the court for release of the automobile. 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.