DUI and DWI
Salem, Virginia, DUI Lawyers
Serving Salem, Roanoke, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and the Roanoke Valley Since 1975
Drunk driving charges are serious. If your defense is not handled properly, a DUI/DWI arrest can have long-term negative consequences.
If you are facing charges for DWI or DUI in Virginia, you need an aggressive drunk-driving defense attorney. Since 1975, attorney Harry F. Bosen, Jr. and Matthew J. Pollard have been providing vigorous criminal defense for the people of Montgomery County, Roanoke County, Botetourt County, and all of Southwest Virginia. They are ready to take swift action and will act wisely on your behalf to minimize and manage the consequences of a DUI arrest.
Dedicated. Tenacious. Honest.
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Arrested for DUI? Seek Legal Help Immediately
A DUI/DWI arrest and conviction could have a profound affect on your daily life. It also can have a negative influence on your life for years to come. Not only could you lose your driving privileges, your job could be at risk. 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 one misdemeanor:
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•Anyone convicted of DUI is required by law to lose his or her license for one year or longer for repeat offenses
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•Maximum punishment includes a $2,500 fine and one year in jail
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•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.
Defending Your Freedom and Your Future
At the Salem, Virginia law firm of Harry F. Bosen, Jr. and Matthew J. Pollard, we are committed to defending your rights. We will investigate the evidence against you to determine whether the arresting officer acted properly. Mr. Bosen will challenge the Breathalyzer test results to understand if any errors were made.
We can help you seek restricted driving privileges, which would allow you to drive to work or to bring your children to school. We will seek to have the charges reduced or dismissed, if possible. If a trial is your best option, we will fight for you in court.
Contact Us to Defend Your Rights
Are you facing charges for DUI/DWI, causing an accident while driving drunk, or intoxication manslaughter? You need a Southwest Virginia criminal defense attorney with the knowledge and experience to fight these cases.
Do not go into a courtroom or DMV administrative hearing alone. Protect your rights.
Contact attorneys Bosen and Pollard now for a free initial consultation about your rights.
Last updated: December 17, 2013
