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DUI Law: Virginia DUI Penalties

In Virginia, you can be convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Level (BAL) is .08 or greater. You may also be convicted of DUI if the State Attorney can show that your normal faculties were impaired by alcohol at the time you were driving (i.e. slurred speech, can’t walk in a straight line, etc.).

First Offense DUI in Virginia
Your first DUI offense in Virginia may be considered a Class I misdemeanor and will result in a prison sentence of at least five (5) days. You will receive a minimum fine of $250.00 not including surcharges, fees and assessments. You will also have your driver’s license suspended for one (1) year. You may also be required to have an ignition interlock device installed on your car.

Second Offense DUI in Virginia
Your second DUI offense in Virginia may result in a prison sentence of between one (1) month to one (1) year. You will receive a minimum fine of $500.00 not including surcharges, fees and assessments. You will also have your driver’s license suspended for three (3) years. You may also be required to have an ignition interlock device installed on your car.

Third Offense DUI in Virginia
Your third DUI offense in Virginia may be considered a Class 6 felony and will result in a prison sentence of at least one (1) year. You will receive a minimum fine of $1,000.00 not including surcharges, fees and assessments. You will also have your driver’s license suspended indefinitely and will remain on probation for the length of time of your license suspension. You will also be required to have an ignition interlock device installed on your car.

Fourth Offense DUI in Virginia
Your fourth DUI offense in Virginia may be considered a Class 6 felony and will result in a prison sentence of at least one (1) year. You will receive a minimum fine of $1,000.00 not including surcharges, fees and assessments. You will also have your driver’s license suspended indefinitely and will remain on probation for the length of time of your license suspension. You will also be required to have an ignition interlock device installed on your car.

As you can see there is a wide range of charges and sentences that can be imposed on you if you are caught DUI. To get the best results, contact one of our sponsoring attorneys below or at the top of this page.