Virginia DUI/DWI Defense Lawyer
Our firm represents clients charged with misdemeanor and felony drunk driving charges. If you have been arrested for DUI/DWI, refusal to test or another traffic crime, we encourage you to contact the law office of Kenneth C. Chrisman.
We are centrally located in Richmond and serve clients in central Virginia, Southside Virginia, the middle peninsula and points north to Spotsylvania and Stafford counties. To schedule a free consultation, call 804.673.6600.
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If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you may have been advised by friends to simply plead guilty and move forward with your life. Before you make a decision that could have a serious impact on your long-term future, speak with an attorney to learn more about your rights.
A DUI/DWI conviction can result in significant criminal penalties including jail time, probation, suspension of your driver’s license, increased auto insurance costs and even the possibility of court-imposed alcohol treatment.
Virginia has very serious laws against drunk driving. Virginia criminal laws call for mandatory minimum penalties for drivers found with elevated blood alcohol content. A .15 blood alcohol content will result in a mandatory sentence of 10 days in jail and a .20 blood alcohol content will result in a mandatory jail sentence of 20 days.
A second DUI conviction within five years of your fist conviction will result in a mandatory minimum sentence and loss of your driver’s license for three years. In addition, a court may order the installation of an Ignition Interlock device in your car that will prevent it from starting if you have been drinking. If you are under the age of 21 and caught with a BAC above .02, you are guilty of a misdemeanor and will lose your license. For Virginia residents, a refusal to take a breath test can result in a loss of license for one year or more.
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Speak with an attorney before you make a poor decision that could adversely affect your future. Schedule a free consultation with attorney Kenneth C. Chrisman today to learn more about your rights and options.
