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DUI, Traffic and Criminal Law Defense
- Info for drivers facing a drunk driving charge in VA Beach or Norfolk
- Government Estimates Millions Drive While Drunk in U.S. Each Year
- Changes to "Move Over" law effective July 1, 2010
- National "Click It or Ticket" campaign begins today
- Special license plates for convicted DUI offenders?
Firm News
Manslaughter charges for three DUI related Norfolk car crash deaths?
Posted on 8/26/2010
Virginia Beach driver accused of DUI deaths in crash pleads guilty
Posted on 8/25/2010
Former Virginia Beach deputy sentenced in DUI crash case
Posted on 6/27/2010
Shore Drive speed limit lowered to 35
Posted on 6/4/2010
Child Abuse Charges for Virginia Beach DUI Driver with Kids in Car
Posted on 5/31/2010
DUI Conviction for Former Virginia Beach Police Officer
Posted on 5/28/2010
Felony charges for "sexting" Franklin teens
Posted on 5/20/2010
Are alcoholic energy drinks to blame for Virginia Beach DUI death?
Posted on 4/30/2010
Virginia Beach city employee charged with DUI after hit-and-run crash
Posted on 4/30/2010
Bond revoked for man accused in Virginia Beach DUI hit-and-run
Posted on 4/26/2010
Firm Library
DUI, Traffic and Criminal Law Defense
- Can the Virginia bar or restaurant where you were drinking be held responsible for your DUI?
- What to expect after a Virginia DUI arrest
- Virginia DUI Attorney: Why you need to FIGHT HARD against DUI charges
- The high stakes of a DUI conviction in Virginia
- Virginia's Move Over/Slow Down law regarding emergency vehicles
The high stakes of a DUI conviction in Virginia
Being convicted of driving under the influence in Virginia is no trivial matter. There are a number of penalties that go along with a DUI conviction, and depending on your situation the consequences of a conviction can be quite serious, and can follow you for life.
We have a series of articles in our law library that explain some consequences of receiving a DUI in Virginia, including:
- Virginia DUI Laws for First Time Offenders
- Losing Your License as a Habitual DUI Offender in Virginia
- Losing your job after a DUI conviction
- The Federal Government’s Answer to Hard Core Drinking and Driving
- New Virginia Law: Doubling Insurance Minimums for DUI Offenders
To summarize, here are some things that could happen to you after a DUI conviction. As you will see, the severity and duration of some of these consequences are exactly why we recommend you discuss your case with an experienced DUI attorney with a proven track record of successfully defending men and women charged with driving under the influence.
Some consequences of a DUI in Virginia:
- Jail time
- Loss of driver’s license or restricted driver’s license
- Fines
- Loss of auto insurance
- Higher auto insurance premiums
- Must carry higher insurance minimums
- Forced to drive with an ignition interlock device
- Forced to use a SCRAM monitoring device
- Required to attend alcohol education program
- Job loss
- Difficulty finding a new job
- Lost financial aid for students
- Revocation of professional license
- Damaged public reputation
These are just some of the consequences that you might experience after a DUI conviction. Not surprisingly, if you have more than one DUI conviction, the consequences you experience will be greater and have a greater impact on your life.
If you are facing charges of driving under the influence, please contact the experienced lawyers at Weisberg & Zaleski. Our attorneys have handled a number of DUI / DWI cases in southeast Virginia, and we have the track record to prove it. If you need help with your drunken driving case, please contact our Norfolk office today to discuss your situation with an experienced lawyer.
Weisberg & Zaleski, P.C.
112 College Place
Norfolk, VA 23510
Toll Free: (800) 690-0235
Phone: (757) 622-7740
Fax: (757) 533-9223
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112 College Place
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: (757) 622-7740
Fax: (757) 533-9223
Toll Free: (800) 690-0235
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FAQs
DUI, Traffic and Criminal Law Defense
- Will a traffic court's determination of guilt or innocence affect the outcome of my civil suit for personal injury?
- If I am guilty of the charge, shouldn't I plead guilty and pay the fine?
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