In the month of September, 102 drivers
were arrested on suspicion of DUI in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Police in the area are warning drivers that
heavy DUI patrols will continue. This
number is far too high for a single month’s period, and police will continue to
be on the lookout for possible drunk drivers in the county. “Sobriety checkpoints, targeted patrols, and
tips from the public” will continue to be employed by police officers. This high number shows police that drivers
simply are not afraid of current penalties in place for drunk driving. Whether that is indeed the case remains to be
seen, but drivers should know that if caught driving under the influence of
alcohol, penalties include a $2,500 fine and/or one year in jail. The penalties are much worse for drivers with
multiple DUI convictions. Police suggest
that you should always have a designated driver if you plan to drink any amount
of alcohol. Other tips include: drinking
in moderation (i.e. one drink per hour), eating before drinking, and if hosting
a party, stop serving alcohol well before the party is over.
If you have been arrested for a DUI/DWI it is important that
you consult an experienced Virginia DUI attorney immediately because DUI is a
criminal offense and carries potentially severe penalties. An experienced attorney can guide you through
the court process and find any possible defenses that can either mitigate the
penalties in the case, or in some instances, lead to an acquittal or dismissal.
If you or a family member has been charged with DUI or DWI in
Virginia and would like a free legal consultation or if you would like more
information on DUI or DWI please feel free to contact our office at
(703) 916-1227 and schedule an appointment at our office in Tysons
Corner or throughout Virginia, or visit us on the web at http://www.portnerandshure.com/Criminal-Defense/DWI-DUI/
