Virginia DUI Charges When Minors Are Present

The state of Virginia adds additional penalties to drivers who are convicted of DUI while there are juveniles aged 17 years or younger present within the vehicle. The extra penalties include 5 additional days of jail time in addition to all other fines and jail sentences. There is also the possibility of an additional fine between $500 and $1,000.

A second DUI offense in Virginia involving a juvenile passenger will result in an additional 80-hour community service requirement, in addition to all other fines and jail sentences.

The state of Virginia imposes extra penalties on DUI offenders who choose to drive with children present in their vehicle. These are serious charges and it is important to consult with an experienced Virginia DUI defense attorney before pleading guilty.

If you've already been charged with a DUI in Virginia, order our FREE consumer guide: How to Choose a DUI Lawyer in Virginia or contact Virginia DUI Lawyer Bob Battle to schedule your legal consultation today - 804-673-5600.

Urgent: the Clock is Ticking!

From the moment you are charged with a DUI, the clock begins to tick.

If you want to try to get your license back, you have less than 5 days to hire a lawyer.

Your trial date is almost always less than 2 months from the date you were charged and, thus, waiting just 14 days to hire a lawyer could severely handicap your defense

Former Prosecutor Bob Battle reveals the TRUTH about lawyer website hype & B.S.! His FREE Consumer Guide "How to Choose a DUI Lawyer in Virginia" arms you with the 10 Questions you must ask to have the best chance of winning your DUI case. Don't hire Bob Battle or ANY lawyer until you get straight answers to these questions, including:

Who is going to be my lawyer at trial? (p. 20)

What are his/her qualifications?

Are they AV rated? "AV" = Highest rating possible for Legal Ability and Ethics (p. 22)

Are they a former prosecutor?

Where did they prosecute? (p. 24)

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