Virginia DUI Laws
Virginia DUI Laws
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Virginia DUI/DWI Laws and Conviction Penalties
Read about how Virginia defines "driving while intoxicated" (DWI) and the penalties—including jail time, fines, and license suspension—you'll be looking at for a first, second, or third DWI conviction.
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First-Offense DWI/DUI in Virginia
Virginia categorizes a first DUI offense as a class 1 misdemeanor and imposes a fine ranging from $250 to $2,500. The law also imposes a one-year license suspension. The punishment increases if you were arrested with a BAC of 0.15% or higher in which case your sentence may include a minimum five-day jail sentence.
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Second Offense DWI in Virginia
Each DUI conviction in Virginia results in harsher penalties. If you have been stopped for a second DUI in Virginia, you will be subject to the following criminal and administrative penalties. Criminal Penalties A second conviction of DUI in Virginia is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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A DWI is considered a third offense in Virginia if the driver has two prior DWI convictions that occurred within the last ten years. A third-offense DWI is a level-six felony and carries prison time, fines, and license revocation. This article explains the specific penalties involved.
Special Cases
Special Cases
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What Is a Felony DWI in Virginia?
How prior convictions and other aggravating circumstances can elevate a DWI charge to a felony in Virginia.
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Virginia's Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Laws and Penalties
Virginia law prohibits operating a watercraft or motorboat while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Learn about how boating under the influence (BUI) is defined and the penalties you'll face for a conviction.
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Refusing a DWI Blood or Breath Alcohol Test in Virginia
In Virginia, if you get pulled over for a DUI (driving under the influence) and the officer asks you to take a blood or breath test, do you have to take one? What happens if you refuse?
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Virginia’s Underage DWI Laws and Penalties
The drinking age in Virginia is 21 and drivers who are underage can be cited for a zero-tolerance DUI for driving with a BAC of .02% or greater.
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Virginia's Drugged Driving Laws
What is considered drugged driving in Virginia and what penalties can you expect if convicted?
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Virginia’s open container law and the penalties for drinking alcohol and possessing an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle.