Alexandria DUI Lawyer
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Alexandria, VA is a very serious offense. Don’t let a DUI conviction affect your future.
You need a law firm that is committed to giving you the best possible advice and legal representation. The Law Offices of Boone Beale is that firm. Our attorneys have been successfully representing clients since our firm was founded over 28 years ago.
The maximum allowable blood alcohol content while driving in Virginia is .08 percent. If a driver is found to be operating a motor vehicle with a BAC over the legal limit, he or she can be convicted of drunk driving.
A first offense DUI is a Class 1 misdemeanor. While a misdemeanor is less serious than a felony, this type of misdemeanor is the most serious of all of the misdemeanor classes. The maximum punishment, if there are no special circumstances such as having an extremely high BAC or transporting a minor at the time, is one year of jail time, a $2,500 fine, and the loss of the driver’s license for up to one year.
While a driver may be sentenced to time in jail after his or her first offense, it is common for the jail sentence to be suspended. This means you will not actually have to go to jail as long as you stay out of trouble for the next year. If you do get arrested during this time, the judge will order you to serve this suspended sentence as well as any other sentence you may have been given for the other crimes.
First time DUI offenders will have their license suspended for a year, but may be granted a restricted operator’s license. This means they will be allowed to drive to work, school, or other necessary locations. The driver may also be required to attend alcohol or drug abuse education classes, which are often referred to as “DUI School.”
The Law Offices of Boone Beale can help. Our attorneys are familiar with the DUI laws in the Alexandria area. You can contact us today by filling out our online form. We will offer you a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
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