Northern Virginia Sobriety Checkpoints

Were You Charged With DUI At A Sobriety Checkpoint?

Police or other law enforcement officers set up a road block to check drivers for intoxication.   They usually allow drivers to pass through the checkpoint slowly while they observe and search for any indication of impairment or driving under the influence.   The officers choose drivers to observe behavior more closely and to question or test.  These checkpoints are thought to be one way of discouraging or catching drunk driving and thus improving safety on the highways and roads in general.  Discrimination or non uniformity of handling different types of drivers at the checkpoints is not permissible by law.  This would include discrimination due to sex, race, age or other reasons. If you or someone you know has been arrested at such a sobriety checkpoint contact a qualified Northern Virginia DUI lawyer at the Law Offices of Michael A. Pignone who will investigate the method used at the Sobriety checkpoint to find out if standard procedures were used.  Variations to procedure in any way will be challenged in your defense.

Sobriety Checkpoint Defense Attorney in Fairfax, Fauquier & Prince William County

Serious consequences can result from a conviction for driving under the influence including fines, jail time, loss of driving privileges and also restitution.   There is much as risk so it is imperative that you contact a skilled and proven Northern Virginia DUI attorney today.  He will research any possible violations of your rights and industriously work to reduce or dismiss the charges against you.