Fairfax, Virginia DWI/DUI Lawyer

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Fairfax County and Northern Virginia DWI Attorney

If you have been arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Virginia, then you may, understandably, be nervous and confused about what awaits you. You may have heard other people talking about DWI and you may be worried that you might go to jail or lose your license.  However, there is no reason to despair just because you have been charged.  An experienced and competent Northern Virginia DWI lawyer may be able to help you avoid conviction and jail time. At The Law Office of Brian Murray PLLC, we have represented countless individuals charged with Driving While Intoxicated (“DWI”) or Driving Under the Influence (“DUI”) in Fairfax County and Virginia.

Let Our Northern Virginia DWI Lawyers Help You

Our DWI/DUI attorneys are knowledgeable and are able to help you. DWI is a substantial part of our practice and we devote ourselves to staying on top of the new developments in this ever-changing area of law and technology. We will work diligently to prevent the revocation of your license, as well as avoid fines or even jail time. If you find yourself facing this unfortunate situation, contact the law offices of Brian Murray, so a Fairfax, VA DWI lawyer can help make seem it as if it never happened.

DWI in Fairfax VA is a serious criminal charge punishable by up to 12 months in jail, up to a $2,500 fine, a 12 month license suspension, probation, and mandatory participation in Virginia’s Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP).  Some of the indirect consequences of conviction have an even more severe impact  and include increased insurance costs or denial of insurance coverage and potential job-related consequences, among others.  If you are convicted of DWI in Virginia with an elevated blood-alcohol level (BAC) in excess of .15, you are also facing mandatory jail, a hard loss (no restricted) of you license, and the installation and use of an interlock device on all your vehicles.

Learn More About DWI and Related Issues in Virginia:

• What constitutes DWI and DUI under Virginia law?
• Defenses to DWI / DUI in Fairfax County and Virginia
• DWI / DUI Penalties in Virginia

“Refusal” – A Separate Offense in Virginia

You may have also been charged with refusal to take a breath or blood test.  If convicted of refusal in Fairfax VA, DMV will impose a consecutive twelve month term of hard license loss (in addition to any DWI suspension). In short, do not try to handle this by yourself. Do not hire a lawyer who is a friend of a friend. Your choice of attorney matters in the complex area of Virginia DWI / DUI law.  Call the Fairfax County and Northern Virginia DWI Attorneys at The Law Office of Brian Murray PLLC at (703) 352-2650 for your free, no-obligation DWI consultation. We want to be your advocate.