Info for drivers facing a drunk driving charge in VA Beach or Norfolk

Were you charged with drunk driving (driving while intoxicated – DWI – or driving under the influence – DUI) in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Newport News, Chesapeake, or another nearby area?  Then you have come to the right place – we have made a great deal of information available FREE to drivers in your situation.

If this is the first time you are facing DUI / DWI charges in Virginia, you probably have a lot of questions.  These articles are a great start to help you research what you’ve been through and what to expect if you are convicted:

• What to expect after a Virginia DUI arrest
• Virginia DUI Laws for First Time Offenders
• How Virginia's Driver Demerit Point System Works   
• The high stakes of a DUI conviction in Virginia   
• Losing your job after a DUI conviction   
• New Virginia Law: Doubling Insurance Minimums for DUI Offenders   

Want to learn more about the field sobriety testing you experienced – and why it is legal in Virginia?

• Field Sobriety Testing in Virginia   
• DUI and the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test   
• All about the Walk and Turn Field Sobriety Test   
• What you need to know about implied consent and DUI in Virginia   

If this is not your first time facing a drunk driving charge in Virginia or if the charges against you are serious, you may find this information helpful:

• Losing Your License as a Habitual DUI Offender in Virginia   
• What is the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program for DUI offenders?   
• Requesting a Restricted License in Virginia   
• Ignition Interlock Devices & DUI Law

Whatever you do, please talk to a skilled Virginia Beach / Norfolk / Newport News / Chesapeake / Portsmouth / etc. area DUI attorney before you do anything.  As you can see above, a drunk driving charge can lead to serious consequences if you are convicted.