Fairfax County DUI Lawyer

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in Fairfax County. Being convicted of DUI can cause you to lose your freedom and your license. You may also have to pay fines and additional fees.

Because DUI laws vary from state to state and county to county, you need an attorney who is experienced with the laws in your location. A DUI conviction can threaten your future employment opportunities at jobs that require a professional driver’s license such as a bus, taxi or truck driving. You need the freedom to be able to drive where you need to go, as well as the ability to earn a living.

A DUI is also very expensive. Your first DUI can cost you fines of over $300, and you may have to pay impound, court costs, and driving school fees.

There are other penalties that come with a first-time DUI conviction. They may include:

• Jail time
• Probation
• Community Service
• License suspension for up to a year
  
  

These can all seriously change your life.

Were there special circumstances attached to your case? If you were transporting a minor at the time of your DUI arrest, or your blood alcohol content was over .15 percent, your case is more complex than a normal DUI. For both circumstances, you will face mandatory jail time.

If you are convicted of driving with an extremely high BAC, you will be ordered to have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. To start the engine, you will have to breathe into the device. If your BAC is over a preset level, the vehicle will not start. There are also additional expenses associated with the installation that must be paid by the driver.

If you are interested in fighting your DUI charge, you can fill out our online form today for a free, no-obligation consultation.