Fauquier and Warrenton DUI/DWI Lawyer

It can happen to anyone, and when it happens to you, you are scared. You have questions about the future, and the last thing you want is a drunk driving conviction on your record. Whether you live locally or you were traveling on Interstate 66, Route 17, Interstate 81, or Route 29, an experienced attorney can help you protect your rights. At the Warrenton Law Office of Mark B. Williams, PLC, we have provided DUI and drunk driving defenses since 1990.

Experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys Fighting for Your Rights
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In recent years, the state of Virginia has enhanced the penalties for drunk driving. Therefore it is more important than ever to seek the assistance of an experienced attorney to protect your rights if you have been charged with a DUI or DWI. Unlike other states, Virginia does not offer programs that will give you a second chance for your DWI. However, the right defense can help.

Fighting Your DWI

We start every driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI) or other drinking and driving case by closely examining the procedure. Driving with a blood alcohol level of .08 or more, is considered driving under the influence in Virginia. In some cases, there are procedural errors that can lead to charges being reduced or dismissed. Our attorneys will ask the following questions:

• Was the stop proper?
• Was testing done properly?
• Did law enforcement follow protocol and procedure?
• Did the police have probable cause to make the stop and arrest?

If there were no procedural errors, we will start exploring other defense options. We will work to reduce the charges you face and minimize the potential consequences. Negotiating with the prosecution, we will work to reach a settlement that will protect your long-term interests.

Repeat DUI/DWI Offenders

If you have been convicted previously of drunk driving, you face even steeper penalties in the criminal courts of Virginia. Through the use of negotiation, we will try to get a second or third DUI reduced to a first or second. A second offense is extremely serious. If convicted of your second DUI, you will lose your license for a year and face a minimum of 20 days in jail. A third offense is a felony. We will explore all options in order to build the best procedural or factual defense.

Contact Us

If you have been charged with a DWI or DUI in Virginia, you face serious potential consequences. You want someone to help you minimize the damages. From our Warrenton office, we will help you through the entire process. We accept credit cards. Contact us today for a free initial consultation regarding your DUI or traffic violation charge.