Falls Church, VA DUI Lawyer

Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Protecting Your Rights After a DUI Arrest in Falls Church, Virginia

Almost no one expects to be arrested for driving while impaired. It is common for people to be shocked by a DUI arrest, because they did not feel impaired. The legal BAC limit in Virginia is 0.08 percent for adults over 21 years old, while younger drivers can be charged for having any detectable amount of alcohol in their body. Just a few drinks can put a person over the legal limit, and a person may face serious penalties if they are arrested for DUI.

In some cases, DUI charges may apply even if a person's BAC is under 0.08 percent, but police believe that they are intoxicated to the point that they cannot operate a vehicle safely. These charges may be based on an officer's subjective observations, and an attorney may challenge these claims and take steps to show that a person was not intoxicated. Regardless of whether a driver was allegedly over the legal limit or was accused of driving while intoxicated for other reasons, it is important to work with a lawyer who can help determine the best options for avoiding a DUI conviction.

Fortunately, there are numerous defenses an experienced Falls Church, VA DUI attorney may be able to raise on your behalf. BAC tests and field sobriety tests are not perfect, and a skilled attorney can sometimes have this evidence excluded. Attorney Kaveh Noorishad is highly results-driven and client-focused. He takes on a limited number of cases so that he can give each client the personalized attention and time they deserve. Attorney Noorishad has been recognized by prestigious organizations such as Super Lawyers and the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys. He strives to deliver outstanding results in every case he takes on.

How a DUI Charge Can Affect Your Life

Being arrested for DUI can have a major impact on almost every area of your life. Even a very short jail sentence could have a disproportionate impact if you cannot take time off from work without losing your job. With the help of our attorney, you can take steps to avoid jail time after a first DUI arrest or prevent the mandatory minimum jail sentences that would apply for a subsequent DUI conviction within a 10-year period.

Having your driver's license suspended can make carrying out your normal responsibilities—and having a social life—extremely challenging. Even if your friends and family members are willing to give you rides, you may struggle to receive consistent transportation during the full year of a license suspension that will apply after a first-time DUI conviction. Our lawyer will work to help you protect your driver's license and avoid the serious penalties that would come with a DUI conviction.

Felony DUI charges are even more serious. Becoming a felon can change your life in some very unpleasant ways. You may have trouble securing desirable housing or getting a job that pays as well as the one you had before. It is especially important to have aggressive legal representation if you are charged with a felony.

DUI and Related Charges

If you are charged with multiple offenses, your case may be complicated. People who are charged with DUI are sometimes also charged with crimes such as:

• Drug Crimes: When people are accused of DUI related to the use of controlled substances, they may have drugs in their vehicle, and they may face drug possession or even drug distribution charges depending on the quantity of drugs found.
• Hit-and-Run: Drivers who are involved in collisions while intoxicated may leave the scene without stopping to render aid for fear of being arrested.
• Traffic Crimes: Intoxicated drivers can also be charged with varying traffic offenses, such as speeding. If your driver's license had been suspended for DUI or other reasons, you might be charged with driving on a suspended license as well.
• Child Endangerment: If you had a child passenger in your car, you could face felony charges related to potential threats to the child's safety.

Getting arrested for DUI can also complicate other criminal or even civil cases you are involved in. For example, being charged with DUI may work against you in a child custody case or trigger a probation violation in a separate criminal case. Our attorney will make sure all factors involved in your case will be addressed correctly, and he will fight to protect your rights throughout the legal process.

Contact Our Falls Church, VA DUI Defense Attorney

Noorishad Law, P.C. understands the real cost of a DUI arrest, and we will do all we can to mitigate these charges for our clients. Our Falls Church, VA DUI defense lawyer is highly persistent in court, and he will never stop fighting for you during your case. Contact us at 703-542-4500 for a complimentary consultation.