Don't Let your Virginia DUI/DWI Ruin Your Life!

When you've been arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol, or DUI / DWI, in Virginia you need help immediately. You need a lawyer who will fight to protect your rights, make sure you're treated fairly, and who knows how to get results. You have just found that lawyer.

I understand that you're probably feeling confused, frustrated and somewhat anxious about what has happened to you. The process of being arrested, taken to jail, fingerprinted, and photographed was probably very embarrassing for you. This may be the only time you have ever been arrested and you just want to forget it has happened. I sincerely sympathize with you and I will work to help you fight these charges.

You may not know it, but you are faced with a charge which can have serious consequences. I don't want to scare you, but let me give you a glimpse of what some of the possible consequences are. If your case goes the wrong way and you are found guilty of driving while under the influence of alcohol (DUI / DWI) you will lose your license.....you will be fined.....your insurance could go up or be cancelled..... and you could even go to jail! It doesn’t end there. A conviction for driving while under the influence of alcohol could cause you to lose your job, your career, your car and perhaps your home.

I Will Use My Experience and Expertise To Help You Keep Your License, Your Freedom And Your Livelihood!!

I know you're fearful about what might happen to you. You should be as this is a very serious charge. However, just because you have been arrested doesn’t mean that you are necessarily guilty. There are many ways to defend a charge of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI / DWI) and I will use my experience and expertise to raise all of the applicable defenses in your case so that your case is as strong as possible.

The mixture of law, science and medicine makes the effective defense of driving while under the influence of alcohol (DUI / DWI) cases difficult. In addition to the law on the subject of DUI / DWI, effective defense of DUI / DWI cases requires the lawyer understand at a minimum how the body absorbs, distributes and eliminates alcohol, what NHTSA says about the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, how the breath testing machine works and why the result it provided may not be accurate. Frankly, some lawyers just don’t understand these things. They believe that a case with a breath or blood test at .08 or higher just isn’t defendable and they will suggest that you consider pleading guilty. They are wrong.

I will fully explore each and every possible defense available to you, as my goal is to keep your record clean and to prevent you from losing your freedom and your license. Of course, I can not guarantee victory in any particular case, but I can guarantee that I will thoroughly explore and prepare every possible defense and that I will zealously protect your rights.

If you submitted to a breath test and the result was .08 or more, you are probably accused of both driving while under the influence of alcohol (DUI / DWI) and driving with a blood alcohol content of .08 or more. Although these two crimes may seem quite similar, they are actually quite different. Similarly, right now it may seem to you that it will be easy for the government to prove that you violated these laws because you have a breath test certificate with a result on it that is at .08 or more. However, the reason it seems like proving the case against you will be easy is because you, like those attorneys I referred to before that will suggest you plead guilty, don’t know how to defend DUI / DWI cases. I do.

Get The Legal Help You Need

That's where I come in. I have the specialized education, training and experience to provide you with the defense you need. I know how to effectively utilize pre-trial motions and discovery procedures to effectively prepare your case for trial. I am well versed in arrest authority and through pre-trial motions I can force the prosecutor to prove that the officers actions were proper at each step. Many officers make mistakes during the investigative, arrest and breath testing process of DUI / DWI cases and I have the knowledge and experience to recognize those mistakes. Of course, if the police made mistakes in your case, it may weaken the evidence against you.

As I said, I can't promise you that I'll be successful in your case because each case is unique. Maybe the judge assigned to your case is more lenient on drunk driving cases, or maybe he is harsher on them. Maybe there are some things that are distinctive about your case which are important. However, I think you'll find that I am well-skilled and that I will fiercely protect your rights.

When you retain me you'll get a lawyer with education, training and experience specifically related to DUI / DWI defense who knows how to guide your case through the complexities of the legal system. In order to prepare your case for trial, I will do the following things:

* obtain a copy of the officer's sworn criminal complaint
* fully discuss the facts and circumstances of your case with you
* fully explore your health including illnesses, conditions and medications
* contact the officer to discuss your case
* file appropriate motions with the court
* insist that the prosecutor provide us with any information or material in the government’s possession which tends to show that you are not guilty of the charges against you, or which may help you get a lighter sentence
* obtain copies of maintenance and repair records for the Intoxilyzer
* obtain performance records for the Intoxilyzer
* obtain records showing whether the person giving the test was properly certified
* explore the possibility of utilizing experts to assist in your defense

As you can see, what looks at first glance to be relatively simple is actually very complex. As your attorney I will fully explore and evaluate all possible defenses for you to put you in the best possible position to be successful at trial.
As you might have guessed, there is so much more to effectively defending DUI / DWI cases, but I don't have space in this letter to tell you all of it.

Free Consultation and Review of Your DUI / DWI Case
A $200 Value

If you're like most people who get arrested for a DUI / DWI, you don't know what to do and you don't know whether you can win if you contest the charge and have a trial.

If you would like to meet with me, I will be happy to set up an appointment with you so you can learn more about your situation and some of the possible defenses available to you. This initial consultation will last about an hour, and if you come to my office the consultation is free to you. Of course, after our initial consultation there is no further obligation at all. In fact, until you agree, in writing, to hire me, you will never owe me any money.

To arrange for your free consultation, you can call my office at (703) 361-6100 or (540) 347-4944. In the event that no one answers when you call, please leave a message and someone from my office will get back to you as soon as possible..

Here's How I'll Protect Your Rights

When we talk, I will analyze the facts of your DUI / DWI case, discuss possible defenses to your DUI / DWI charge, discuss the possibility you hiring an expert to testify, give you my opinion about the strength of the evidence against you, and discuss my approach to it. I will explain how we'll protect your legal rights, what your options are, and how the whole judicial process works, so you should not be surprised at any stage of the process.

I'll review the criminal complaint with you if there is one, so you can see what the officer wrote under oath in order to obtain the warrant. I’ll go over the roadside sobriety tests the officer administered to determine if they are valid tests, and I'll show you what the officer did wrong and how the police officer's testimony can be impeached.

I will also tell you about my fees. (Please see my fees information page) Of course, anything you tell me during this first meeting, and all other meetings, will be confidential whether you retain me or not.

In summary, with my help you'll get:

1. A free initial consultation.
2. Personalized attention. I'll return your phone calls promptly, keep you informed, and answer all questions to help you through this difficult time.
3. Reasonable flat rate fees.
4. Experience. I’ve been defending DUI / DWI cases since 1994 and I’ve helped countless clients just like you.
5. A zealous defense. I will diligently explore all defenses and fight to protect your rights.

So, if you want an attorney you can talk to, who understands what you want, who is interested in you and your situation, and who fights to get you results, call me today at (703) 361-6100 or (540) 347-4944 to schedule your free initial consultation.

Remember, initial consultations in the office are free, so there is no risk on your part and you'll be able to get all your questions answered. When we are finished, if you're not convinced that I will be able to help you, then you can leave and you'll owe me nothing.

The charges against you are serious and can carry serious consequences which could be damaging to your present and your future. The lawyer you choose may be the difference in the outcome of your case. Let my experience work for you. Call me now at (703) 361-6100 or (540) 347-4944 to discover for yourself how I can help save your license and your freedom. I look forward to having the opportunity to work for you.

Sincerely,

T. Kevin Wilson

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