If you arrested for a DUI in Virginia, you are required to take a chemical test which will determine your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level. This means you are required to submit to either a breathalyzer test and/or a blood test at a detainment center or medical facility.
Refusing this test will see your license suspended for 1 year under Virginia's implied consent law with additional suspensions, fines, and possible jail time if you refuse the test multiple times within 10 years.
The reason that this is mandatory is because of Virginia's implied consent law, which you agreed to when you signed the application for your driver's license. Virginia's implied consent law also states that any person who operates a motor vehicle has consented to a chemical test whether they hold a Virginia driver's license or not. This means even out of state drivers have "consented" to this test simply by driving on Virginia's roads.
If you have recently been charged with a Virginia DUI, you may want to know how Virginia's implied consent law might affect your case. To learn more, visit our article Implied Consent Law in a Virginia DUI, or contact us for more information. Attorney Bob Battle has the experience and ability to help his client mount a successful DUI defense. Call our office at 804-673-5600 or fill out the contact form on this page to schedule your legal consulation today.
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