McClain Rosenthall Davis, PLLC offers aggressive defense representation to clients facing Driving While Intoxicated charges in the Northern Virginia area. Our extensive knowledge of Virginia DWI laws and proceedings combined with our experience at trial and in plea negotiations allows us to provide the guidance you need to mount the most aggressive DWI defense possible.
Our lawyers review and consider every detail of your situation, including the charges you face, your criminal history and your goals before offering advice on the defense strategy that offers the best chance of success.
Virginia takes a severe stance against DWI cases, imposing strict penalties on individuals convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Depending on the nature of the offense, a DWI conviction may result in a wide range of penalties, including hefty fines, jail time, license suspension and more.
While these penalties are certainly frightening, it is important not to panic. You have options for limiting or avoiding the impact of a DWI conviction, including:
Depending on the specific charges you face, your criminal history and the prosecution’s willingness to negotiate, a plea bargain may be an effective way to resolve your DUI case. Leveraging extensive negotiation skills, our attorneys work with the prosecution towards a plea agreement that limits the penalties you face. It may be possible to negotiate a dismissal of any additional charges, such as reckless driving or possession of marijuana, as part of the plea agreement.
Depending upon the type and severity of your charges, and your personal goals, it may be in your best interests to attempt to negotiate a plea. Our attorneys are highly skilled in the art of plea negotiations and work diligently to secure the best possible deal on your behalf. If a favorable plea deal cannot be reached, we will pursue more favorable outcomes at trial.
Whether you’ve been arrested for first offense DWI or a repeat offense charge, we explore every available legal strategy in an effort to help you pursue the most favorable resolutions possible.
A successful plea negotiation or courtroom defense can be built on a single piece of information. To help you mount an effective defense against DWI charges, we investigate each detail of your case, including:
Police officers must have reasonable suspicion to perform a traffic stop. The reasoning behind the stop must meet set legal standards and must be testified to by the officer in court. If reasoning for the stop fails to meet reasonable suspicion standards, the ensuing arrest may be illegal.
Law enforcement officers use a standard set of field sobriety tests as a determining factor in DWI arrests. Field sobriety tests must be administered in accordance with standards set forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). If an officer fails to properly administer the tests, their reasoning for making an arrest may be invalid, and the strength of the case against you may be in doubt.
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is one of the most important pieces of information in DWI cases. If blood or breath tests are conducted improperly, or if the machines used to conduct the tests malfunction, the results of the tests may be in question. Without these results, the case against you is significantly weakened.
While making a traffic stop and an arrest, police officers must adhere to set procedures and standards. If the arresting officer fails to follow the proper procedure, the charges against you may be illegal or invalid. Failure to properly administer field sobriety tests, read you your Miranda rights or conduct breath or blood tests may be cause for dismissal of the charges.
Any information gained during our investigation will be used to build your defense and apply pressure on the prosecution to drop or reduce the charges against you.
The criminal defense team at the McClain Rosenthall Davis, PLLC is committed to helping Northern Virginia residents mount the most effective defense against DWI charges possible. During your initial consultation, you’ll meet with an attorney to review your case and goals, and have the chance to learn more about your defense options, how the process works and how we can help.
Email our DWI defense lawyers or call (703) 356-2442 | (703) 934-0101 to schedule your initial consultation today.
