Salem, Virginia, Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer
Drunk driving charges are serious. If they are not handled well, they can be of tremendous negative consequence to a defendant.
If you are facing charges in Virginia for DUI or DWI, you need an aggressive drunk driving defense attorney who is ready to take action and will act swiftly and wisely on your behalf. Contact the Roanoke County law offices of attorney Harry F. Bosen Jr. today. We know how to minimize and manage the consequences.
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A drunk driving arrest and conviction can be of profound consequence to your daily life. It also can have a negative impact on your life for years to come. Not only might you lose your driving privileges, but you could also lose your job and be barred from future employment. Your insurance rates will skyrocket, and there is the potential for jail time with a second or third offense.
In Virginia, DUI or driving under the influence (of alcohol, drugs or a combination of both) is a class 1 misdemeanor:
- Anyone convicted of DUI is required by law to lose his or her license for one year or longer for repeat offenses
- Maximum punishment includes a $2,500 fine and one year in jail.
- Anyone convicted is also required to participate in the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP), a drunk driving education program that costs $300.
The consequences escalate with repeat offenses. For example, someone convicted of a fourth drunk driving offense within 10 years of a prior conviction is subject to a mandatory one-year jail sentence.
There are a number of things we can do to defend you. We can investigate the arrest to determine whether the arresting officer acted properly. We can challenge BAC and Breathalyzer test results. We can argue for restricted driving privileges to allow you to drive to and from work or to drive your children to and from school. We may be able to have the charges reduced or dismissed.
Are you facing charges for intoxication manslaughter? You need a Virginia criminal defense attorney who knows what to do.
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Whatever charges you are facing, do not go into a courtroom or DMV administrative hearing alone. Protect your rights. Contact attorney Harry F. Bosen Jr. today for a free consultation. We can explain your rights and what our law firm can do to help you.
