BIBERAJ & SNOW, PC
Penalties for DUI in Virginia, 2006-2007
| DUI Offense | Pre-Trial Suspension of Driver's License | Fine | Jail | Suspension of Driver's License upon Conviction | Eligible for Restricted Driver's License? | Ignition Interlock Required? | Can the State Seize your Car? |
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1st (misdemeanor) |
7 days |
$250 minimum |
range: 0-1yr BAC .15+ = add 5days BAC .20+ = add 10 days |
1yr |
Yes |
if BAC .15+ |
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2nd in 5yrs (misdemeanor) |
60 days (or until trial) |
$500 minimum |
range: 1mo-1yr (20days mandatory) BAC .15+ = add 10 days BAC .20+ = add 20 days |
3yrs |
After 1 yr |
Yes |
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2nd in 10yrs (misdemeanor) |
60 days (or until trial) |
$500 minimum |
range: 1mo-1yr (10days mandatory) |
3yrs |
After 4 mos |
Yes |
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3rd in 5yrs (felony) |
Until Trial |
$1000 minimum |
range: 6mo-5yrs (6mo mandatory) |
indefinite |
No |
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Yes |
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3rd in 10yrs (felony) |
Until Trial |
$1000 minimum |
range:90days-5yrs (90days mandatory) |
indefinite |
No |
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Yes |
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4th in 10yrs (felony) |
Until Trial |
$1000 minimum |
range:1yr-5yrs (1yr mandatory) |
indefinite |
No |
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Yes |
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w/ a minor in the car |
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additional $500-1000 |
additional 5 days |
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Underage DUI (BAC .02+) |
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6mo |
Yes |
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Refusal to take Breath Test |
|
n/a |
n/a |
additional 1yr |
No |
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Refusal, 2nd in 10yrs |
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$0 - 1000 |
0-6mo |
additional 3yrs |
No |
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Refusal, 3rd in 10yrs |
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$0 - 2500 |
0-1yr |
additional 3yrs |
No |
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Prepared by Biberaj & Snow, PC, effective 7/1/2006
