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Ignition interlock devices for any Virginia DUI conviction?
Posted on 2/27/2010
Police may soon ask “Where did you have your last drink?”
Posted on 2/27/2010
Virginia Beach Police Sergeant Arrested for DUI
Posted on 2/12/2010
Wrong-way Hampton Roads tunnel driver accused of DUI
Posted on 1/29/2010
Football Hall of Famer pleads guilty to Drunken Driving
Posted on 1/26/2010
Man accused in fatal crash faces DUI, manslaughter charges
Posted on 1/26/2010
Illegal immigrants accused of murder in Virginia Beach
Posted on 12/31/2009
Drunk driver injures woman in Virginia Beach accident
Posted on 12/31/2009
Drunk driver hits police cruiser in Virginia Beach
Posted on 12/29/2009
Man accused of killing two people in DUI crash allowed home for holidays
Posted on 12/29/2009
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DUI, Traffic and Criminal Law Defense
Do I need a lawyer for my DUI case in Virginia?
Being convicted of a DUI or DWI can have a major impact on your life, even if it is your first offense. If you are facing drunk driving charges, you may be wondering if an attorney can help you or if you’re better off defending yourself. Or, you may want to know what you should look for in a DUI / DWI attorney.
You are permitted to represent yourself, but consider the stakes. Being convicted of drunk driving carries some very stiff penalties, even for a first offense. Not only that, but Virginia’s drunk driving statues are very complicated and DUI / DWI cases are politically charged – judges don’t want to be seen as going easy on drunk drivers. There are many factors going against defendants in DUI / DWI cases, factors that an experienced, dedicated attorney can help counter.
If you are thinking of hiring an attorney to represent you, choose carefully. The right attorney can make a big difference in your DUI / DWI case, but an inexperienced lawyer can be as bad as no representation at all. Here are some things to look for in a good lawyer for your drunk driving case:
- Experience. Find an attorney with a proven case history, somebody who has tried many DUI cases over the years.
- Success. Ask what the attorney has been able to do for other clients accused of drunk driving. You don’t just want a lawyer with experience, you want one who can actually get charges dismissed or reduced.
- Knowledge. As what the attorney does to keep abreast of new appellate decisions. Are they keeping up-to-date on the latest issues in drunk driving cases? A good attorney will know what the hot issues are right now, what they were 2 months ago, and what they’re likely to be in the near future.
- Attention to detail. No detail is trivial in your drunk driving case – every little fact matters. You want a lawyer who will go through your case with a fine-tooth comb, looking for ways to get your case thrown out or your sentence reduced.
When selecting a defense attorney for your DUI / DWI case, keep in mind what is at stake: your license to drive, your insurance rates, financial penalties, your reputation – and perhaps even your freedom.
The attorneys at Weisberg & Zaleski 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 drunk 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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