Woodbridge

If you have recently been arrested for drinking and driving in Woodbridge, you may be thinking to yourself, “Why should I contact an attorney?” You may figure that because you tested over the legal limit, you should just accept the fact that you will be found guilty.

If you plead guilty, you may be making a serious mistake. You should pick up the phone and contact one of our attorneys today. We are available at (888) 384-8946 to discuss the circumstances surrounding your case.
It is important not to prejudge your DUI case. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Boone Beale have won the majority of their cases, even though the person charged tested over the legal limit.

One of the things you may be concerned with is what happens to your driver’s license if you are convicted of driving under the influence. On a first offense, there is a mandatory loss of your license for one year. On a second offense within ten years, there is a three-year license suspension. If you are convicted of a third offense within ten years, there will be a lifetime suspension of your license.

Depending on whether or not it is a first or second offense, you may spend a period of time without a driver’s license all together. However, you will normally be able to get a restricted permit for your first offense.

If you are facing a first offense of DUI, it carries with it a minimum fine of $250 and a maximum of $2,500. There is no mandatory minimum jail time on a normal first offense DUI. However, if you have an extremely high blood alcohol content (over .15 percent,) there is a mandatory minimum five-day jail sentence. If your BAC is .21 or higher, there is a mandatory minimum of ten days in jail.

Prior DUI? You will also face mandatory jail time and additional fines if convicted.
If you have been arrested in Woodbridge, you can fill out our online contact form for a free, no obligation consultation. Our attorneys will follow your case from your initial arrest, through arraignment and trial.