Driving While Intoxicated/DUI
George E. Marzloff, Attorney
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We regularly represent those accused of DUI and related offenses. We will defend those who maintain their innocence and assert every legitimate defense. But where blameworthy conduct did occur, we will use our very best efforts to minimize the impact of the charges upon our client by ensuring that all available defenses are asserted and equal attention is devoted to the penalty aspects of the matter.
For those convicted of a first offense Driving Under the Influence, Virginia law mandates a one-year loss of driving privileges. In most cases, we can assist you, if convicted, in obtaining a restricted permit to drive to and from work and during work, if necessary, and for other limited purposes.
Those convicted in Virginia of second offense DUI within ten years of the first offense face a mandatory jail sentence and substantial loss of driving privileges. After a 4-month period of suspension for those convicted of a second offense within ten years and after a one year period of suspension for those convicted of a second offense within five years of the first offense, we can assist in requesting a restricted permit for driving to and from work and during work, if necessary, and other limited purposes.
Conviction of a third offense within ten years is a Class 6 felony which carries a penalty of up to five years in the state prison system. Because penalties are extremely severe for third and subsequent DUI convictions, those charged should seek legal advice.
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