Northern Virginia Felony DUI Attorney

About Felony DUI in Fairfax, Fauquier & Prince William County

If a person has been arrested and charged with DUI in Virginia the question of whether the charge will be a misdemeanor or a felony becomes important.  Under ordinary circumstances the first and second DUI offense will be a misdemeanor.  If a person has two prior DUI convictions and is now facing a new DUI charge all within ten years he or she will be charged with felony DUI.  Under these circumstances it is crucial that you speak with a highly skilled Northern Virginia DUI attorney regarding your defense.

Felony DUI Lawyer Serving Fairfax, Fauquier & Prince William County

Although the charge for a first or second DUI is ordinarily a misdemeanor, if an accident with a serious injury resulted the charge will be a felony.  Conviction of a felony DUI carries far more severe penalties including:

• Suspension of driver's license for years
• Installation of an ignition interlock device when allowed restricted driving
• If possible seizure of the vehicle
• Fine up to $2,500
• Mandatory incarceration for a minimum of three months

Additional serious consequences include possible cancellation of car insurance, increased cost of insurance and a criminal record as a convicted felon which can affect future opportunities.  Should a fatality result the penalties can be far more serious.  With so much at stake it is critical that you are defended by a felony Northern Virginia DUI lawyer with the experience and know-how which only comes from handling thousands of DUI defenses.

The prosecution's case must be attacked from all angles to establish your complete innocence or get the charges reduced which can include proving your driving abilities were not impaired, you were not drunk, your BAC was not over.08, you did not cause the accident, and other relevant points.  DUI law is constantly evolving.  It takes a great deal of skill and an aggressive approach to obtain successful results on a consistent basis.  Talk to a Northern Virginia DUI lawyer with the resources and knowledge you need by calling Attorney Michael Pignone for a consultation.