Arlington County DUI Lawyer
Have you been charged with driving under the influence in
Arlington County? If so, now is the time to speak with reliable Arlington County
DUI defense lawyer, Attorney Scott C. Nolan. Attorney Nolan represents those who have been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of drugs and related criminal offenses. With Scott C. Nolan on your side, you can rest assured that you will receive the legal services, representation and advice you need to combat your charges and remain in possession of your driver's license.
In the state of Virginia, it is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or greater. DUI is not limited to alcohol, it can apply to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a drug as well. If you are convicted of driving under the influence of an over the counter medication, a prescription medication, marijuana or any other drug, you can face the same penalties as driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage if it can be proven that your driving ability was impaired.
DUI Penalties
If you are convicted of DUI in Arlington County, numerous things could happen to you. First, you may have to pay extraordinary fines and legal fees. Second, if your charges are very serious, you may be ordered to serve jail time. Third, the judge presiding over your case may sentence you with community service, probation and DUI School. Guess what, it doesn't end there! In some cases, you may even lose your right to drive in the state of Virginia, which can strip you of numerous freedoms. Due to the severity of DUI penalties, it is always in your best interests to hire an
Arlington DUI defense attorney, like Scott C. Nolan, who can help protect your future.
A first time DUI without any aggravating circumstances will incur a minimum $250.00 fine, and a one year driver's license suspension. A second DUI offense involves a minimum $500.00 fine, a three years license revocation and up to 1 year in jail. What's more, even if you weren't driving under the influence of alcohol, if you refused to submit to a chemical test such as a breath or blood test, you could lose your driver's license for one full year upon conviction.
If you need skillful legal defense against your DUI charges, you have come to the right place. The firm can handle all matters relating to DUI including: DUI penalties,
blood & breath tests,
driving while suspended,
DUI involving accidents,
DUI involving drugs,
federal DUI,
field sobriety tests,
implied consent refusal,
multiple DUI's,
out of state drivers, and
unlawful police stops.
Arlington County, Virginia & DUI Resources
Below are some helpful resources related to Arlington County, the state of Virginia and DUI:
Arlington County DUI Attorney
People who have been charged with driving under the influence in Arlington County should never make the mistake of taking their charges lightly. Instead of being passive about their DUI charges and DUI penalties, people should take the best approach possible and that is working with the Law Offices of Scott C. Nolan!
Contact an Arlington County DUI defense attorney from the Law Offices of Scott C. Nolan today to discuss your DUI case.