DUI / DWI
Leesburg DUI / DWI lawyer
Being charged with a DUI or DWI, even for the first time, can subject you to serious criminal penalties and consequences that can affect your life in many ways. With an alcohol related offense on your criminal record, your insurance premiums may go up, it may affect your employment or housing situation, your driver’s license may be revoked or suspended, and it may lead to more serious consequences if you receive a future DUI or DWI.
DUI or DWI?
In Virginia, you can be charged with a DUI (driving under the influence) when driving with a blood alcohol level (BAL) that is .08 or greater.
You can also be charged with a DWI (driving while intoxicated) if you have other intoxicants, such as marijuana, meth, or cocaine, in your system while driving.
At the Law Office of Patricia E. Tichenor we take great care to guide you through the process by advising you of your rights and options, and working diligently on your behalf to ensure that you are treated fairly. Attorney Tichenor will take the time to explain the charges that are being brought against you, explain what is going to happen to you next, and work on a plan for how to best work through the situation.
Plain Talk and a Strong Defense from an Experienced Lawyer
- Did the officer have probable cause to stop your car?
- Did the officer administer the breath test properly?
- Was the blood sample taken properly, stored properly, and analyzed properly?
As a skilled advocate, Ms. Tichenor is experienced with DUI and DWI laws, constitutional protections, as well as criminal procedure and trial strategy. She will thoroughly examine your case to see if certain issues can be raised, including whether the officer had probable cause to stop your vehicle, whether the procedures for the breathalyzer were followed, and any other related issues that may help your case. While driving is indeed a privilege, Ms. Tichenor recognizes the importance of having your driver’s license. She will also work to try and reinstate your driver’s license after a suspension or revocation, so you can move on with your life.
We handle DUI and DWI matters involving both juveniles and adults throughout northern Virginia, including Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William, and Stafford counties.
Contact the Law Office of Patricia E. Tichenor.
