Virginia DUI Attorneys
Traffic Violations Defense
The state of Virginia takes a dim view of drunk driving, and it has a long memory.
If you have been arrested for a first offense DUI, it is very important to fight the charges aggressively. The consequences are severe enough for the first one, and the penalties are even harsher if you are convicted of a subsequent DUI within 10 years. A third conviction, heaven forbid, is a felony in Virginia.
Gulick, Carson & Thorpe, P.C. of Warrenton, Virginia represents clients who are charged with driving under the influence and all traffic offenses, such as reckless driving, hit-and-run, eluding authorities, driving on a suspended license, or driving on a revoked license. The Virginia DUI attorneys vigorously defend clients in Fauquier County and the following:
• Culpeper County • Rappahannock County • Stafford County
• Warren County • Prince William County •Loudoun County
In addition to DUI and traffic violations defense, Gulick, Carson & Thorpe provides a range of general legal services, including criminal defense, divorce and family law, real estate law, estate planning and civil litigations.
Potential penalties
The DUI / DWI penalty on a first offense conviction is up to a $2,500 fine and one year suspension of your driver’s license. Jail time varies widely from 1 day to 12 months, depending on circumstances such as blood alcohol content, whether it was an accident case, and whether minor children were in the vehicle.
Fighting your first offense is critical because of the heightened punishment if you are later arrested again for driving under the influence. A second offense carries a mandatory minimum jail time of 20 days if the DUI occurred within 5 years, and 10 days minimum if within 10 years of the first offense. Your driver’s license will be suspended for three years on the 2nd offense.
A third conviction within 10 years of a first drunk driving offense results in substantial jail time, major fines and revocation of your driver’s license. A 3rd offense also gives you a felony record.
Effective Representation
If you are arrested for DUI or a traffic offense, contact Gulick, Carson & Thorpe, P.C. and do not make any statements to authorities. After meeting with you to assess your case, the experienced criminal defense lawyers will investigate the facts and advise you about the best way to respond to the charges. If you are convicted of a first offense DUI, we can also represent you in a petition for a restricted driver’s license for transportation to school, work or other necessary travel.
While the firm cannot guarantee any specific outcome, Gulick, Carson & Thorpe uses its substantial experience to get the most favorable results possible in your case. Contact the Virginia DUI attorneys today to discuss your situation.
Gulick, Carson & Thorpe, P.C.
Virginia DUI Attorneys
P.O. Box 880
70 Main Street, Suite 52
Warrenton, VA 20188-0880
Phone: (540) 347-3022
Fax: (540) 347-9711
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Virginia DUI attorneys, Gulick, Carson & Thorpe, P.C., provides criminal defense, drunk driving defense, reckless driving, and DUI arrest representation, as well as divorce and family law, real estate, estate planning and probate, and general civil litigation. Based in Warrenton, Virginia, the firm serves Clarke County, Fauquier County, Culpeper County, Rappahannock County, Stafford County, Warren County, Prince William County, Loudoun County, including Berryville, Culpeper, Stafford, Washington, VA, Fredericksburg, Front Royal, Manassas, Leesburg, Gainesville, Nokesville, Haymarket and Bealeton.
