With each driving under the influence (DUI) conviction, the penalties become more severe. If you have been arrested for any DUI, but especially a second, third or fourth DUI, you need the help of an experienced local attorney to defend you from these charges and protect your rights.
At Anderson & Mulrine, PLLC, both of our attorneys have the skills and knowledge to provide you with an aggressive defense to your drunk driving charges. Contact our office for straightforward legal advice about your charges in a free consultation.
Former Prosecutors Helping You Fight Your Drunk Driving Charges
Robert D. Anderson and Thomas V. Mulrine have handled thousands of DUI cases. As former prosecutors in Loudoun County, both of our attorneys know how to build strategic defenses to these charges and how to anticipate the prosecution's arguments.
At our law firm, we represent clients facing a wide range of DUI penalties for multiple convictions, including:
- Second DUI If you are convicted of a second DUI within five years, you are subject to a mandatory minimum of 20 days in jail, and could receive up to one year. A conviction of a second DUI in 10 years could result in a mandatory minimum of 10 days in jail, again up to a year. In both cases additional penalties such as fines, ignition locks, and mandatory drug classes, and a one year loss of license may also apply. A mandatory minimum means that if you are convicted of the offense, then the Judge is required by statute to sentence you to at least that much time in jail.
- Third DUI: A third offense DUI within 10 years is a felony charge. Conviction of 3 DUIs in 10 years also carries a 90 day mandatory minimum jail sentence; 3 DUIs in 5 years will result in a mandatory minimum of 6 months or up to 5 years in jail. Also, a felony DUI conviction can mean the loss of your right to vote or own weapons along with the other penalties outlined above.
- Fourth DUI or higher: Four or more DUI convictions are felony offenses. You will lose your license indefinitely and face a minimum of one year in jail.
Also, having a blood alcohol content (BAC) over .15 or over .2 can significantly increase the potential consequences of conviction.
Contact Our Experienced Virginia 2nd/3rd Offense DUI Lawyers
We will carefully prepare and thoroughly investigate your DUI charges to mount a full defense and negotiate for reduced penalties or a dismissal of your case. Contact our Virginia 2nd/3rd offense DUI attorneys to discuss your case in a free initial consultation.
