Chesapeake DUI Lawyer
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence in Chesapeake, you have some important decisions to make. Would you like to avoid jail time? Paying hefty fines? Having your license suspended?
If you answered yes to these questions, you need to look for an expert in DUI defense. Michael C. Tillotson can help. He is a member of the National College for DUI Defense as well as a Lifetime Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Tillotson focuses solely on defending DUI cases. He can help you avoid the harsh penalties that come along with a DUI conviction.
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is an extremely serious crime in the Commonwealth of Virginia. You are considered to be under the influence if you are found driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher.
Immediately after being arrested, you will face an administrative license suspension. The length of the suspension depends on how many DUI offenses or chemical test refusals you have had in the past. If this is your first offense, your license will be suspended for 7 days. If this is your second offense, your license will be suspended for 60 days, or until your court date (whichever comes first). If this is your third offense, your license will be suspended until you go to court.
The next thing you have to worry about is your court date. While it may be tempting to plead guilty to get it all over with, you will face serious penalties if you do so. You risk time in jail, hefty fines, and a license suspension. The only way to avoid these penalties is to fight them in court. A good attorney can have these charges minimized or dropped altogether.
DUI is one of the most complicated areas of criminal law. You need an attorney who is familiar with the DUI laws and penalties in the Chesapeake area. If you are interested in a free, no cost obligation, you can fill out our convenient online form right now. Mr. Tillotson will contact you to discuss your case options with you.
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