Virginia cracks down pretty hard on first time DUI offenders. Thus, you can be certain that things get significantly worse for repeat offenders.
Penalties for a Second DUI Offense in Virginia
• If a second offense is committed within five to ten years of a prior offense, Virginia law requires a mandatory minimum $500 fine and ten days active incarceration.
• If a second offense is committed within less than five years of a prior DUI offense, Virginia law requires a mandatory minimum $500 fine and twenty days active incarceration.
• There is additional mandatory incarceration for blood alcohol levels of 0.15 or higher.
• Mandatory alcohol education and treatment, at your expense.
• Mandatory three year loss of driving privileges.
• Mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device on any vehicle you operate as a condition of restricted driving privileges, at your expense.
Penalties for a Third DUI Offense in Virginia
• If an individual is convicted of three DUI offenses within a ten year period, Virginia law requires a mandatory minimum $1,000 fine and 90 days active incarceration.
• If an individual is convicted of three DUI offenses within a five year period, Virginia law requires a mandatory minimum $1,000 fine and six months active incarceration.
• Prosecution as a Class 6 felony.
• Seizure and forfeiture of vehicle.
• Indefinite revocation of license.
Do Not Throw Your Life Away – Contact an Experienced DUI Attorney
Clearly, the stakes are high for repeat DUI offenders in Virginia. Contact Easley Law Firm for a FREE consultation at 888-386-3898.