Northern Virginia Restricted License Attorney

Regarding Restricted Licenses

If you have decided to plead guilty to a DUI charge, whether it involves drugs or alcohol, you should be aware that even for a first time DUI conviction it is mandatory that a driver's license be suspended for a minimum of one year.  In some cases it is possible under the law to obtain restricted driving privileges.  Not all judges are willing to grant this, but the law recognizes that there may be some situations where restricted driving could be allowed.  In order to have the best possibility of obtaining a restricted license you should consult a respected Fairfax DUI attorney with the experience to know how to present your petition to the court.

Restricted License Lawyer in Fairfax, Fauquier & Prince William County

A restricted license may be granted for a limited number of reasons, such as driving a minor child to and from medical care, day care or school, for work, for medical treatment, education, or to and from an alcohol safety action program.  This privilege may not start right away.  Although you may request a restricted license at the time of your conviction if it is a first offense, after some DUI convictions there is a waiting period.  After a second DUI conviction which is within 10 years of the first you will have a waiting period of 4 months.  If it is within 5 years you will have a 1 year wait.  For a third conviction the waiting period is 3 years.   The best solution to the problem of a license suspension would be to have a restricted license lawyer fight the DUI charge and have the charges dropped, gain an acquittal or get the charge reduced so your license isn't in jeopardy.  If this is not an option, then you need a very persuasive petition.

The legal team at the firm understands how vital the freedom to drive can be to proceeding with your life and upholding your responsibilities.  A skilled Northern Virginia DUI lawyer at the firm will work closely with you to prepare a petition which makes a sincere and compelling argument to the judge for a restricted license.  Call the Law Offices of Michael A. Pignone for an in-depth consultation and find out what can be done.