If you're wondering what the potential outcomes of a DUI charge in Virginia could be, the answer can be complicated.  

If you're looking for the best defense for DUI in Virginia, you'll want to start by looking at the law.  Virginia Code Section 18.2-266 (ii) is the law most cases arise under. Most people think of it in a simplified form:  if you have a .08 blood alcohol level (BAC) then you're facing charges.   That's not necessarily true, however.  The police can charge you if they "think" you are "under the influence."   Give us a call and we can tell you how that plays out.

But there are other statutes that also govern Virginia DUIs.  

Virginia Code Section 18.2-51.4 is a felony DUI charge.  A driver can be charged with this felony if someone is injured in an accident even if it's a first time offense.  Lawyers in Virginia sometimes call this charge "DUI maiming" for short.  

And then there's Virginia DUI cases like this:

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/northern-virginia/1-dead-1-hurt-in-head-on-dui-crash-in-fauquier-county-police/3010503/

Obviously the suspect is presumed innocent, but we wouldn't be surprised if the prosecution charges this as DUI, DUI Maiming, and some sort of vehicular homicide.  The best DUI defense in Virginia is going to be necessary in that case since a life was lost.  That might include challenging the BAC reading, disputing the cause of the accident, and investigating the deceased to see if they were intoxicated.  It's not fun to investigate someone who lost their life, but when defending on this type of DUI case the stakes are incredibly high.

If you're facing a DUI charge in Virginia, give us a call.  Each case is unique, and you don't want a "one size fits all" approach.  The best defenses for your Virginia DUI case have to be carefully planned, so let us tell you how we would take up the task of protecting your rights.  

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