DUI

Virginia Beach DUI/DWI Lawyer

An arrest for DUI/DWI in Virginia is a serious matter. For a first-time arrest, you face the automatic suspension of your driver's license for seven days. If you are convicted, you face the possibility of a hefty fine, increased insurance premiums, and even jail time. If you have been previously convicted, the potential penalties increase significantly. In this situation, you need capable representation that can protect your rights and minimize the consequences of the charge.

Barnes & Garrett is an experienced DUI/DWI defense firm that works to overcome DUI/DWI charges whenever possible. Call us at 757-422-4646 for a free consultation. A lawyer at our firm can evaluate your situation and discuss your legal options.

Successful DUI/DWI Defense Strategies

Some people who are arrested for drunk driving make the mistake of simply pleading guilty, thinking that this is the best way to handle the matter. This is a mistake. There may be defense strategies that could result in a reduction in or dismissal of the charge. Barnes & Garrett has extensive experience in DUI/DWI cases. We will carefully examine all of the relevant facts about your case. If there is a basis for a successful defense, we will aggressively represent you.

The police officer may not have had probable cause to stop you and continue the investigation. We may be able to challenge the breathalyzer test because the test was improperly conducted or the operator was not licensed. There may even be physical or biological grounds for excluding the test results. Barnes & Garrett will look at every possible defense strategy in defending you.

In other cases, the State's evidence may be strong. Here, we can still work to minimize the penalties and the effect of a conviction through persuasive pleading and negotiation with the prosecutor.

For a free initial consultation with a DUI attorney at Barnes & Garrett call 757-422-4646 or send us an e-mail. We serve clients in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and throughout Virginia.