The Best Fairfax DUI Lawyer is a Former Fairfax Prosecutor
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious traffic related charge with repercussions that put you in financial jeopardy, impact your driver’s license and in some cases your liberty. As a former DUI prosecutor turned DUI criminal defense lawyer, Erik Jurgensen is in your corner fighting to get you the justice for which you’re entitled.
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Getting a DUI in Fairfax, VA
Getting a DUI (or DWI) in the DMV carries steep penalties including jail, even for first-time offenders. Virginia DUI laws are especially tough as a first-offense DUI is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Penalties for a conviction could include up to 1 year in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,500, with a mandatory minimum fine of $250.
Not to mention, Virginia requires the installation of an ignition interlock device upon any DUI conviction. Furthermore, repeat offenders can be charged with a felony culminating in up to a staggering 5 years in jail with an indefinite license suspension.
The Good News: The Best DUI Lawyers Can Help
You’re not alone. Erik Jurgensen of The Law Offices of David L. Marks offers the perspective and expertise of a former state prosecutor with decades of experience defending criminal cases. He knows the ins and outs of the often confusing and intricate Virginia criminal justice system and will use his extensive experience to help you get your life back.
Hiring a DUI Defense Lawyer: What We Do
Driving under the influence (DUI) cases involve specific issues that should not be left to anyone other than an experienced DUI defense attorney. Fighting to safeguard your rights, here’s what we do:
- Analyze the evidence of your case
- Build a trial strategy
- Represent you with the state prosecutor
- Provide legal representation with the court
What is a DUI?
Virginia Code Section 18.2-266
The state asserts that it is illegal for a “person to drive or operate any motor vehicle, engine or train (i) while such person has a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more by weight by volume”.
Additionally, the state defines a DUI as driving “under the influence of any narcotic drug or any other self-administered intoxicant or drug of whatsoever nature, or any combination of such drugs, to a degree which impairs his ability to drive or operate any motor vehicle, engine or train safely”.
What It Means
This means that DUI charges can be filed for driving any type of motorized engine (including mopeds and golf carts) under the influence of both alcohol and drugs. Nonetheless, one’s blood alcohol content (BAC) generally fuels the state’s case and in some cases, our criminal defense lawyers know exactly how to dismantle it.
Drunk Driving in Northern Virginia
Virginia has some of the most stringent driving under the influence (DUI) laws in the nation, and for a good reason. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles shares that 32 percent of all 2019 traffic fatalities were alcohol-related with 264 of the 827 fatalities being alcohol-related.
There’s Still Hope
Considering there are an average of 253.4 DUI arrests per 1000 people and 18,648 DUI convictions in 2019, it stands to reason that DUI arrests don’t always result in a conviction. While you may feel the state has a strong case against you, a resilient, experienced and connected DUI lawyer can help you fight this!
What To Do If You Were Charged with a DUI
Charged with a DUI? The first thing you need to know is that timing is critical so contact us as soon as possible to tell us what happened. If your constitutional rights were violated, we’ll need to start building your defense as soon as possible.
Depending on your unique circumstances, we will review your case, develop a strategy and potentially suggest any pre-trial programs which may reflect favorably at your trial. Contact us today to start building your DUI defense now.
Local DUI Attorney Serving the VA
While the law offices of David Marks Law are only seconds away from the Fairfax County Courthouse, our DUI criminal defense lawyer serves all of Northern Virginia. We’ve successfully handled cases in the following local court systems.
Your voice. Your advocate. Your guide.
Erik Jurgensen, DUI lawyer in Fairfax, VA, has the experience and connections to advocate and guide you through the process. Contact us to get started now.
