When you get a DUI conviction in Virginia, you should contact your DUI attorney as soon as possible, as not doing so may lead to some grave consequences. Having an experienced DUI lawyer by your side can help you navigate through the legal process. Here are the consequences you will experience for different DUI convictions in Virginia:
DUI 1st Consequences
·Pay a maximum fine of $2,500 with 1 year behind bars
·Pay a required minimum fine of $250
·If BAC is .15 or more, but is less than .20, spend 5 more days behind bars
·If BAC is .20 or more, spend 10 more days behind bars
·7-day administrative license suspension
·Court will suspend your driving license for 12 months
·Ignition interlock required § 18.2-270.1
DUI 2nd Consequences within 5 Years
·Pay a maximum fine of $2,500
·Pay a minimum fine of $500
·Spend a mandatory jail sentence of 20 days
·If BAC is .15 or more, spend 10 more days behind bars
·If BAC is .20 or more, spend 20 more days behind bars
·Restricted driving license eligibility after 1 year
·DMV will suspend your driving license for 3 years
·Ignition interlock required for 6 months § 18.2-270.1
DUI 2nd Consequences within 5 to 10 Years
·Pay a maximum fine of $2,500
·Pay a minimum fine of $500
·Spend a mandatory jail sentence of 1 month to 1 year with 10 more days mandatory minimum jail sentence
·If BAC is .15 or more, spend 10 more days behind bars
·If BAC is .20 or more, spend 20 more days behind bars
·Restricted driving license eligibility after 4 months
·Ignition interlock required for 6 months to 3 years
·DMV will suspend your driving license for 3 years
DUI 3rd Consequences within 5 Years
·Convicted of a Class 6 felony offense
·Spend 1 to 5 years behind bars or up to 1 year and pay a fine of $2,500
·Pay a required minimum fine of $1,000
·Spend a mandatory jail sentence of 6 months
·Can petition the court through your DUI lawyer for a restricted driving license eligibility after the conviction date, which will be restricted to driving to and from work and in the event of employment
·Ignition interlocal required for 6 months once you get your driving privileges back or with a restricted driving license during the time your driver license is suspended
·Driving license is suspended for good, but through your DUI attorney, you can petition for it after 5 years
·You will have to return your car
·DMV will suspend your driving license for 3 years
DUI 3rd Consequences within 10 Years
·Convicted of a Class 6 felony offense
·Pay a fine of $1,000
·Spend a mandatory jail sentence of 90 days
·Ineligible for a restricted driving license
·Can petition the court through your DWI lawyer for a restricted driving license eligibility, 3 years after the conviction date, which will be restricted to driving to and from work and in the event of employment
·Ignition interlocal required for 6 months once you get your driving privileges back or with a restricted driving license during the time your driver license is suspended
·Driving license is suspended for good, but through your DWI attorney, you can petition for it after 5 years
·You will have to return your car
Contact an experienced DUI lawyer to defend you against DUI charges in court.