DUI Lawyer - Newport News, Virginia

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

Being arrested for a DWI 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.

If you have been arrested for a DWI in Newport News, Virginia, please contact Michael C. Tillotson @ (757) 969-5197 for a fast, free consultation. Michael C. Tillotson is a dedicated DUI Lawyer 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 repercussions, including jail time, loss of driving privileges, and monetary fines. It is important that anyone facing a Virginia DUI understand what challenges they will encounter. Seeking the legal advice of an assertive and knowledgeable DUI defense attorney will help you understand all of your rights and options, including any defenses you might use.

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

DWI (DUI) in Newport News, Virginia

In Newport News, Virginia, once you have been cited for violating the DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI (driving under the influence) 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 Department of Motor Vehicles in Virginia. Both actions can result in the suspension of your driving privileges in Virginia.

Virginia DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI (driving under the influence) 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 quick and easy consultation.

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 Virginia driver's license.)

• Monetary Fines - In Newport News, Virginia, a first time DWI (DUI) 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 driver's license in Virginia for 1 year.
• DUI Jail Time - In Newport News, Virginia, a first time DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI (driving under the influence) conviction results in up to one year time in jail.
• Virginia Driving Privileges and DUI - In Newport News, Virginia, a first time DWI (DUI) conviction results in the revocation of driving privileges in Virginia for up to one year ... with a conviction.
• Commercial Drivers - Commercial drivers are in violation of the DUI statute with a BAC level of 0.04. A first time DWI (DUI) 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.

Newport News, Virginia and DUI Vehicle Impoundment

The vehicle you are driving will be immediately impounded or immobilized 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 automobile for an additional 90 days following a DWI 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.