A Manassas DUI attorney explains DWI and DUI enforcement in Prince William County

Last year in Prince William County, more than 300 people were charged with drunk driving related offenses. It is important to understand that just because a DUI or DWI arrest has been made it does not mean that every person charged with this serious offense in Prince William County was found guilty.

The penalties for DUI in Prince William County can be severe. The maximum punishments for a first time conviction can be a loss of driving privileges for 12 months, a fine of $2500.00, and 12 months in jail. You should meet with an experienced Manassas DUI attorney to thoroughly review the events that caused the police officer to make an arrest. As we listen to the facts you present to us at your free consultation, we will carefully examine the factual, legal, and scientific issues that might lead to a successful resolution of your DWI or DUI charge.

With your assistance, our Manassas DUI lawyer will look for weaknesses in the case against you. We will thoroughly prepare for your hearing in court and we will be ready to present effective arguments to the prosecutor, and if necessary, the judge or jury at trial. Depending upon the facts, our attorneys may be able to persuade the Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney to minimize the amount of license suspension, jail time, and fines or even reduce the charges.
Virginia’s DUI laws are very complex. DUI, DWI, and their related laws take up more than 40 pages of the Virginia Code. In 2004 and 2005, the legislature dramatically changed Virginia DUI laws and established even more severe penalties. Almost every year, the General Assembly amends the laws in order to raise the penalties for DUI and DWI. However, an experienced Virginia DUI attorney can benefit from laws’ complexity. We make every effort on behalf of our clients to challenge a DUI or DWI charge in Prince William County General District Court.

We strongly advise that you consult directly with a lawyer that has experience representing clients charged with DUI and DWI. Do not rely solely upon information found on the internet.

There are four main areas of the Virginia DUI and DWI law where a defense attorney can challenge the evidence at a trial in a Prince William County court. These issues are discussed at the bottom of this page.

- How and why was the driver stopped by the Prince William County officer or state trooper? Click here to learn more about DUI Stops in Virginia
- Did the Prince William County officer or trooper have probable cause to arrest the driver of the vehicle for suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI)? Click here for information about Field Sobriety Tests
- Was there an accurate measurement of the amount of drugs or alcohol in the driver’s system (Blood Alcohol Content, or BAC)? Click Here to learn more about Breath and Blood Alcohol tests used in Loudoun County
- Does the measured Blood Alcohol Content level accurately reflect the amount of alcohol within the driver’s body at the time he or she was driving a vehicle? Click Here to learn more about factors relating to BAC at the time of a DUI arrest.