Driving Under The Influence in Richmond Virginia is prohibited by Virginia Code Section 18.2-266 and is a serious criminal offense. If you have been arrested for DUI in Richmond VA, then you need a good Richmond DUI Lawyer because it can be very intimidating when dealing with the police, prosecutors and the courts. It may even feel like the whole world is against you. In Virginia, you can be arrested for drunk driving if there is probable cause, which is often gathered from police field sobriety tests such as the One Leg Stand, Walk and Turn, and Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus. Furthermore, the Penalties for a DUI conviction can be devastating and significantly affect your lifestyle, particularly if either a Breath Test or Blood Test indicates a high blood alcohol content (BAC).

Drunk Driving Defense

Imagine going to jail or having to blow into an Ignition Interlock device every time you start your car. How about automobile insurance rate increases, difficulty finding coverage, or losing your driver's license? What if you lost your vehicle, your job, or your freedom? What if you were ordered to perform Community Service, complete an Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) or be placed on Probation? These are the harsh realities of a conviction for Driving While Intoxicated in Richmond Virginia. The Richmond DUI Attorneys of Riley & Wells have the experience and expertise you need to help prevent the worst from happening.

We take the time to listen, understand your case, and have the ability to either minimize your charges or have them completely dismissed. In fact, the Richmond VA Drunk Driving Defense Lawyers of Riley & Wells have won numerous cases, even when the alleged blood alcohol content was tested to be above the legal limit. Contact Us today for a free initial consultation.