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If police arrested you for your first DUI in Virginia, you are probably worried about what could happen to you and what you should do next. Facing a DUI charge can be a harrowing and stressful experience. However, having the right lawyer for your case can make a tremendous difference for you and your family. Working with a skilled,...
Continue ReadingA driving under the influence (DUI) charge is always serious, whether it is your first DUI or a subsequent one. In Virginia, the state imposes mandatory minimum jail sentences if you receive multiple DUI convictions within ten years. Still, even your first DUI can result in severe consequences like increased insurance premiums or losing your driver’s license. In certain...
Continue ReadingThe acronym DUI stands for driving under the influence. Most people know that and do not need an explanation. However, many do not know that you can get a DUI while not driving under Virginia law. In Northern Virginia, DUI defense attorney Michael A. Pignone has the experience you can count on. Since 1995, Attorney Pignone and his team...
Continue ReadingGoing to jail is the most significant fear people experience after picking up a DUI charge. But once they realize there are ways to avoid jail time for a DUI, people generally express concern about living without a driver’s license. Our clients always ask, How do I get my license back after a DUI? Losing your driver’s license is...
Continue ReadingA DUI arrest in Virginia, even for a first offense DUI, carries significant penalties. You may understand that a DUI arrest could mean jail time. However, most people do not realize that a DUI fine in Virginia is one of the many costs you will have to pay if a court convicts you of a DUI offense. How can...
Continue ReadingDUI charges can take a massive toll on your life. Not only do you face the possibility of going to jail, but you also have fines to pay. On top of these issues, you may have a DUI license suspension. For many people, losing their license is the most challenging thing to deal with after a DUI charge, and...
Continue ReadingVirginia takes drunk driving very seriously, going as far as suspending a first-time offender’s driver’s license for an entire year. Even after you regain your license, a DUI conviction may continue to impact your day-to-day life for several years. Additionally, you cannot expunge a DUI conviction, so that means it will remain on your criminal record permanently. The negative...
Continue ReadingIn 2019, Virginia recorded 236 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities. These made up more than a quarter (28.4%) of all the state’s driving fatalities for the year. State legislators try to curb drunk driving by imposing strict penalties on convicted defendants. Additionally, Virginia imposes stricter penalties on repeat offenders. Still, a drunk driving arrest does not automatically result in a conviction....
Continue ReadingEvery state treats drunk driving offenders differently. In Virginia, approximately 32% of all traffic fatalities in 2019 were alcohol-related. To reduce fatalities, Virginia imposes strict penalties on drivers convicted of operating their vehicles under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In some cases, this commitment to preventing intoxicated driving can result in overzealous law enforcement agents improperly charging innocent...
Continue ReadingDrunk driving causes hundreds of fatalities on Virginia roadways each year. As a result, Virginia imposes strict penalties on those convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol. However, not everyone arrested for DUI is guilty. Law enforcement must comply with strict rules during DUI investigations. If they fail to do so, you could negotiate with...
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