Facing DUI charges can be overwhelming, especially if you are unsure of what to expect from the legal process. Virginia prosecutors often take an aggressive approach to DUI cases. Don’t rely on just any DUI attorney when it comes to your criminal defense. As a former police officer and assistant prosecutor, DUI defense attorney B.R. Hicks understands the nuances of Virginia criminal law and is well-positioned to defend you. Furthermore, he is knowledgeable about federal law and can be a valuable ally for drivers arrested for DUI offenses that occurred on federal territory such as the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
Even though judges in federal DUI cases do not have the authority to suspend or revoke a driver’s license, the court will usually make probation conditional to restrict or limit the defendant’s right to drive. The DMV will suspend or restrict the defendant’s driver’s license if he or she is convicted of DUI in federal court.
There are many reasons why an individual can be arrested for drunk driving besides simply blowing a breathalyzer test. A police officer doesn’t need to know your BAC to make an arrest; in fact, any number of actions — including slurred speech, failing a sobriety test, or engaging in reckless driving — can serve as probable cause and lead to DUI charges. In any case, once you have been charged, you cannot talk your way out of being prosecuted. Remember that anything you say can and usually will be used against you in court. Do not try to explain yourself or make excuses. Instead, contact a knowledgeable DUI defense attorney as soon as possible to discuss your situation.
Unlike many other Virginia drunk driving defense lawyers, DUI defense attorney B.R. Hicks does not represent clients who have been previously convicted of drunk driving unless they consent to treatment. Although people can make mistakes, repeated arrests for drunk driving are often symptomatic of a larger pattern of reckless behavior that can have real-life consequences for others. It is a good move for chronic drunk drivers to seek help before their actions lead to tragedy for themselves or others.
Whether you face DUI charges for an arrest on federal property or an arrest made within the Commonwealth of Virginia, contact B.R. Hicks, P.C. today to schedule a free consultation regarding your case. There may be technical, legal, or scientific reasons why your charges are invalid. Let a skilled Fairfax County DUI lawyer assist you with your case and help you try to avoid the possible consequences of a drunk driving conviction, including time in jail or prison, expensive fees and fines, increased insurance premiums, and license suspension. Reach out today to get started.
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B.R. Hicks is a criminal defense attorney representing clients in Springfield, Fairfax County, and throughout Northern Virginia. His practice is limited to criminal defense in all manner of criminal or serious traffic cases, in both Federal and Virginia courts, whether the alleged crime is a felony or a misdemeanor, including financial crimes, drug crimes, sex crimes, domestic violence, juvenile defense, probation violations, DUI defense, and traffic offenses.
