Alexandria DUI Defense Attorney
A conviction for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) will remain on your record for the rest of your life. You may lose your driver's license for a year, pay fines and even spend time in jail. Also, it may limit your future employment opportunities and may also cause your auto insurance rates to increase.
If you have been charged with DUI, you need a criminal defense lawyer who knows how to fight the charges brought against you. Please call The Law Offices of Christopher Amolsch in Alexandria at 703.683.2020 or Leesburg at 703.969.2214. Your initial consultation is free.
Driving While Intoxicated or Under the Influence
Virginia state law has a no-tolerance policy regarding alcohol-related driving offenses for good reason. Though alcohol-related injuries have decreased by 9% in the last five years, the rate of fatalities has increased by 5%. In 2007 alone, there were 11,215 alcohol-related crashes in Virginia, resulting in 368 deaths.* 46,380 Virginians suffered injuries as a result of alcohol-related accidents between 2002-2007.*
Driving while intoxicated has harsh repercussions under Virginia state law. When arrested for having a BAC (blood alcohol concentration) of .08% or higher, Virginia drivers are eligible for:
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Fighting the Charges
Mr. Amolsch is honest with clients about all possible outcomes in their drunk driving charge. He does a thorough analysis of the circumstances surrounding a DUI or DWI arrest. When processing a case, Mr. Amolsch reviews a client's:
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Mr. Amolsch then begins constructing a defense to reduce or dismiss charges against his client.
Contact an Experienced Attorney Today
To make an appointment, call our offices in Alexandria at 703.683.2020, Leesburg at 703.969.2214 or send us an e-mail.
* Statistics provided by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles