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DUI / DWI                                                     

Most people do not expect to find themselves caught up in the criminal justice system as a result of a DUI arrest. In most states, including Virginia, DUI is a very serious charge with severe consequences.

The impact of a DUI conviction

Besides large fines and possible jail time, someone who is convicted of a DUI will likely lose their driver‘s license and subsequently receive a staggering increase in insurance premiums.

Attorney Terry Gryder, having served as a prosecutor in the State of Virginia, and having defended many DUI’s, has handled hundreds of DUI cases.

If you have been arrested for a DUI, you need a tenacious lawyer! The cost of competent representation far outweighs the disadvantages of what you stand to lose in terms of money and personal freedom.  At the Paullin Law Firm, we have a combined experience of 30 years in handling DUI cases.

How a DUI is classified in the criminal justice system

Our lawyers will analyze the DUI charge considering both the validity of the initial stop of your vehicle, and the conduct of the police officer in administering the field sobriety testing and the breathalyzer. Driving under the influence is a class 1 misdemeanor in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the most serious of all misdemeanor classes. Punishments range from up to 1 year in jail and a $2,500.00 fine, or both, and a driver’s license suspension for up to one year.

DUI statutes in the Virginia Code take up approximately 42 pages. You need an experienced attorney who is familiar with these statutes as they relate to your case.

Call Terry Gryder or Mark Paullin at the Paullin Law Firm for personal, practical and aggressive defense at 804-423-7423 today.