Fairfax, VA DUI Defense Attorney

Results-Driven Criminal Defense Attorney for Complex DUI Cases in Fairfax, Virginia

Virginia has some of the country's strictest intoxicated driving laws. Even a first-time DUI charge can lead to serious jail time and a prolonged suspension of your driving privileges if you are convicted. The potential charges and the sentences they carry become much more severe if you are convicted of multiple DUIs or if there were aggravating factors.

Many DUI defendants are charged with more than one crime stemming from the incident. People who are accused of drug-related DUI may also be charged with drug possession or other drug crimes. People who were involved in traffic accidents may be charged with hit-and-run or other traffic crimes in addition to DUI. If a person's license was already suspended, they might be facing a probation violation and automatic jail time, as well as a separate charge for driving with a suspended license. Others may face felony child endangerment charges for having their children in the car while driving drunk.

Noorishad Law, P.C. knows there is no such thing as a simple DUI case. Even if the facts of your case seem very straightforward, and the evidence initially appears airtight, there is a lot more to a DUI case than meets the eye. You may have a strong legal defense because the police made a mistake when handling your arrest, or the chemical test used to establish your BAC could have been flawed. Aggressive Fairfax DUI lawyer Kaveh Noorishad works to make the impossible possible, and he will never give up on your case. He has been recognized as one of the top 10 Virginia DUI attorneys for client satisfaction by the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys, and he strives to deliver outstanding results for every client.

Can I Be Arrested for DUI When Sitting in My Car?

Being arrested for driving under the influence when you were not actually driving can feel extremely unfair and counterintuitive. A person who is leaving a bar or event may choose to wait in their car for a while to sober up before trying to drive home. Unfortunately, this strategy for avoiding drunk driving can get you arrested for DUI. If you had the ability to start the car and drive immediately, you could face DUI charges.

These cases are highly fact-dependent. It matters if you were in the driver's seat or the backseat, exactly where the keys were, and whether the key to the car was placed in the ignition. You will need an experienced attorney to argue your case and help you defend against a DUI conviction.

What Happens if I Receive Multiple DUI Convictions?

Having a prior DUI conviction means that your current case is extremely serious. Courts are quick to label people with multiple DUI convictions as habitual drunk drivers, and they may err on the side of protecting the public by imposing harsh sentencing. Strict mandatory minimum jail sentences and a driver's license suspension can disrupt your life. Fortunately, the same DUI defense strategies that are available in first DUI cases are generally available in subsequent DUI cases. Having been convicted of DUI before does not mean you are guilty this time too.

Defenses to DUI Charges

There are a number of defense strategies that Attorney Noorishad may use in DUI cases, including:

• Excluding BAC Evidence: Breath and blood tests designed to detect your BAC can be flawed for various reasons.
• Explaining Field Sobriety Test Results: Anything from a medical condition to the weather you took the test in could have impacted your score.
• Showing That the Traffic Stop Was Unconstitutional: Police officers cannot pull over vehicles unless they have an objective reason to suspect that the driver or someone in the vehicle is breaking the law.
• Proving Necessity: An intoxicated person may have a compelling reason to drive due to an emergency.

Contact Our Fairfax DUI Defense Lawyer

Noorishad Law, P.C. fights for the best outcomes in DUI cases. Fairfax, VA DUI attorney Kaveh Noorishad will carefully design the right defense strategy for you. Contact us at 703-542-4500 for a complimentary consultation.