Virginia DUI Penalties

Penalties For DUI Convictions in Virginia

Once people have been charged with driving under the influence in Virginia, they will have to cope with the fact that if they are convicted, they will face numerous DUI penalties.  DUI penalties will vary person-to-person and will usually depend upon things like:  the defendant’s prior criminal history, if the defendant has been charged with multiple DUI’s, if the defendant caused an accident or property damage while driving under the influence, if the defendant had a minor in the vehicle while driving under the influence and the defendant’s breath/blood test results.

People who are convicted of DUI may be sentenced with numerous different types of penalties.  First, in cases that are very serious, people may be ordered to spend time in jail or in prison.  Second, people may have to pay substantial fines along with mandatory legal fees.  Finally, people may be subjected to vehicle interlock devices and will also have their driver’s licenses suspended.  Aside from legal penalties, a DUI conviction can also lead to the loss of employment, housing and educational opportunities as convictions will remain on peoples’ criminal records, which are accessible to the general public. In Virginia, a DUI conviction often leads to a requirement by the insurance company to get "high-risk" (SR-22) insurance. 

Penalties First Time DUI Convictions in Virginia:

• Up to one year in jail
• Fines of up to $2500
• Driver's License Suspension: 1 year
• Mandatory minimum jail time of 5 days if BAC > 0.15
• Mandatory minimum jail time of 10 days if BAC > 0.20

For information on Multiple DUI Conviction click here.

Speak With DUI Attorney Scott Nolan Today

The only way people stand a chance of fighting DUI penalties is by working with a skilled Fairfax DUI lawyer who can help them get their criminal charges reduced or dismissed, like Attorney Scott C. Nolan.  For numerous years, Attorney Nolan has been helping clients throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia fight their DUI charges so they could avoid incurring harsh DUI penalties, such as jail time.  People that choose to work with Mr. Nolan will benefit immensely from his experience, knowledge, skill set and unyielding nature.

For more information on how an experienced Virginia DUI attorney can help you, contact the Law Offices of Scott C. Nolan today.