Virginia DUI/DWI Defense Lawyer
The law office of Kenneth C. Chrisman aggressively 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 our criminal defense law firm.
We are centrally located in Richmond and serve first time DUI offenders as well as clients with multiple offenses in central Virginia, south Virginia, the middle peninsula, and points north to Spotsylvania and Stafford counties. To schedule a free consultation, call 804.673.6600.
Retain a DUI Defense Attorney
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 a drunk driving defense attorney to learn more about your rights.
Virginia has very serious laws against drunk driving. 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 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 first 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 are caught with a BAC above .02, you are guilty of a misdemeanor and you 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.
At the law office of Kenneth C. Chrisman, we know the laws and we know how to protect your rights. We work hard to minimize the penalties and consequences of a DUI charge as much as possible.
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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.
