Leesburg, VA DUI Lawyer

Attentive Criminal Defense Attorney for DUI and Related Crimes in Leesburg, Virginia

No one truly expects to be arrested for a DUI. People who are charged with drunk driving normally fall into one of a few categories. The first is those who underestimated their level of intoxication. This is easy to do after an evening of sipping cocktails. Another category includes those who believed that they could make it home safely. Many people in this category did not have far to go, or they may have only been using empty side streets.

A third category includes people who are struggling with addiction. People who are addicted to alcohol or drugs often have a base level of intoxication at which they do not feel as though they are impaired. People in this group deserve to receive the help they need to recover. The final category is people who are wrongfully accused. This group includes people whose BAC tests were flawed, people who did not perform well on field sobriety tests due to factors like a medical condition or inclement weather, and people who have a valid defense for other reasons.

Noorishad Law, P.C. can help anyone who has been accused of a DUI. Whether you made a mistake, the police made a mistake, or you are in need of substance abuse treatment, aggressive Leesburg, VA DWI attorney Kaveh Noorishad will do all he can to get you the best outcome possible. He has been recognized by reputable professional organizations like the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys and Super Lawyers. Attorney Noorishad can help make the impossible possible in DUI cases. He never gives up on a case, and he will keep fighting for the outcome you need.

Multiple DUI and Felony DUI Charges

Receiving multiple DUI convictions can be very serious. A third or subsequent DUI offense within a 10-year period is an automatic felony charge. A first or second DUI offense can also be charged as a felony DUI or come with other felony charges in some circumstances. If you allegedly caused serious bodily injury to another person, you might be charged with DUI maiming. If you allegedly caused a fatal car accident, you might be charged with DUI manslaughter. These are extremely serious charges, and a conviction can lead to many years in prison and an indefinite suspension of your driving privileges.

If you allegedly had drugs or weapons in your car, you might be charged with a separate offense, such as drug possession or a firearm violation. Parents or others who had children in their car when they allegedly committed DUI can be charged with felony child endangerment.

Having a felony on your record can interfere with your plans for the rest of your life. You may struggle to find work, to secure good housing, or even to fit in socially with the people you want to be around. You will need to take the correct steps to defend against these charges and avoid a DUI conviction. Having a skilled attorney on your side is crucial to ensure that you can use the right DUI defense strategies.

The Problems With Breath Tests

Many DUI cases are largely based on the results of a blood or breath test used to detect the defendant's BAC. However, these tests can be flawed for numerous reasons, such as:

• The police may fail to follow the proper procedures when administering tests
• The testing materials may have been opened too early
• Equipment may have been improperly calibrated or maintained
• The presence of a radio or cell phone in the room during a breath test may have affected results
• Samples from two different people may have been mixed up

Our lawyer will carefully examine the facts and relevant details surrounding BAC tests to determine whether they can be challenged during your case.

Why Field Sobriety Tests Are Not a Good Measure of Sobriety

The police often use the results of a driver's field sobriety tests to establish probable cause for a DUI arrest. However, field sobriety tests are not very scientific. The results can easily be confounded by factors like:

• Taking the test in inclement weather
• Wearing high heels, flip flops, or other types of shoes that can be difficult to walk in
• A medical condition that affects your balance or gait
• A condition that affects your ability to hear and follow directions in a high-pressure, high-stakes situation

Our attorney can challenge the observations and opinions of officers who conduct field sobriety tests, helping to prevent these tests from being used as evidence in a DUI case.

Contact Our Leesburg DUI Defense Attorney

Noorishad Law, P.C. can take on even the toughest DUI cases. Dedicated Leesburg, VA DWI lawyer Kaveh Noorishad will fight for you. He has handled numerous high-profile cases with outstanding results. Contact us at 703-542-4500 for a complimentary consultation.