DUI Criminal Defense Attorney - Waynesboro, Virginia

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

If you have been arrested for a DWI in Waynesboro, Virginia, please contact Michael C. Tillotson @ (757) 969-5197 for a consultation. Michael C. Tillotson is a dedicated DUI Criminal Defense 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 Virginia driving privileges.)

Being charged with DUI is a serious offense that can have serious repercussions, including jail time, loss of driving privileges, and monetary fines. It is imperative that anyone facing an DUI (DWI) charge understand what challenges they will encounter. Seeking the legal advice of a competent and knowledgeable DUI defense lawyer will help you understand all of your options and rights.

DUI / DWI in Waynesboro, Virginia

In Waynesboro, Virginia, once you have been cited for violating the DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated) 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 Virginia driving privileges.

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 Department of Motor Vehicles in Virginia. 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 very 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

(With the help of Michael C. Tillotson you can reduce or eliminate any possible fines or jail time, and save your driver's license.)

• 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.
• DUI Jail Time - In Waynesboro, 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 Waynesboro, Virginia, a first time DUI / DWI conviction results in the revocation of Virginia driving privileges for up to one year ... with a conviction.
• Monetary Fines - In Waynesboro, Virginia, 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.

Waynesboro, Virginia and DUI Vehicle Impoundment

The vehicle you are driving will be immediately 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 automobile for an additional 90 days following a DUI - 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.