A conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol will remain on your record for the rest of your life. You will lose your driver's license for a year, pay fines and even spend time in jail. Also, a conviction may limit your future employment opportunities and may also cause your auto insurance rates to increase.
If you have been charged with drinking and driving, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer who knows how to fight the charges brought against you. For almost 15 years, attorney Christopher Amolsch has been defending clients facing first-offense DUI charges throughout Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. For an experienced defense strategy, contact The Law Offices of Christopher Amolsch in Alexandria at 703.683.2020 or in Leesburg on 703.969.2214. Your initial consultation is always free.
Potential Penalties for Driving While Intoxicated in Virginia
Virginia state law has a no-tolerance policy regarding alcohol-related driving offenses for good reason. Though alcohol-related injuries have decreased by 9 percent in the last five years, the rate of fatalities has increased by 5 percent. 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. If convicted for driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 percent or higher, Virginia drivers can face serious penalties and repercussions, including:
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Fighting DUI/DWI Charges
Attorney Amolsch has extensive experience defending motorists facing state and federal DUI charges. He applies his years of experience and legal skills focused on protecting his clients' constitutional rights.
Mr. Amolsch is committed to remaining honest with his clients about all possible outcomes in their drunk driving case. He does a thorough analysis of the circumstances surrounding a DUI/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 clients.
Contact an Experienced Leesburg Drunk Driving Arrest Attorney
To make an appointment, call his offices in Alexandria on 703.683.2020, in Leesburg on 703.969.2214 or by e-mail.
* Statistics provided by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
