Loudoun County DWI Lawyers
Defense for Drunk Driving Charges in Virginia
In Virginia, the offense of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs is referred to as DWI, or driving while intoxicated. This crime is also known as DUI (driving under the influence) in many other states as well as simply "drunk driving" in layman's terms. If convicted, a Virginia driver may face a number of different penalties, including imprisonment, fines, court fees, license suspension, and the possibility of community service, alcohol/drug treatment, and more.
Have you been arrested for DWI in Loudoun County, Virginia? At Brisendine, Overand, Buster & Bernstein, we offer aggressive and knowledgeable legal representation to clients throughout the area who have been arrested for and charged with DWI. In fact, we offer a free initial consultation with a Loudoun County DWI attorney to help you get started in receiving the legal counsel you need to avoid a conviction.
About Loudoun County, Virginia DWI Charges
In Virginia, DWI may be charged as a misdemeanor or felony traffic violation. Most often, it is a misdemeanor, unless the driver has prior DWI convictions on his or her record, causes an auto accident resulting in injury or death, or has other factors that result in enhanced charges and penalties. The exact offense of driving while intoxicated involves a driver who operates a motor vehicle while:
- With a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or greater,
- While under the influence of alcohol,
- While under the influence of drugs, or
- While under the influence of any combination of alcohol and drugs.
To be considered "under the influence" the driver's normal physical and/or mental abilities would be impaired to the degree that he or she could not safely operate a motor vehicle.
Defending DWI Arrests and Charges
Loudoun County, Virginia law enforcement may attempt to prove that you were under the influence or had an unlawful blood alcohol concentration by using a breath test or blood test and field sobriety tests. However, an experienced DWI defense lawyer will understand how to challenge these and work to weaken the prosecution's case and evidence against you.
To learn more about fighting your drunk driving charges, contact a Loudoun County DWI lawyer at our firm today!