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An experienced Virginia DUI Lawyer can make a huge difference

If you have been arrested for DUI, you are probably scared about going to jail, losing your license, ignition interlock devices, your record, your family and your financial security. If you are like most people, you a probably overwhelmed by the complexity of Virginia DUI Law. You have every right to be afraid, because you are facing an allegation that can cause you great hardship now, and affect the rest of your life.

Virginia DUI Penalties: The punishments for driving under the influence in Virginia are severe, but the right attorney can make the difference between jail and no jail, and between a short and a long sentence.

In addition to potential jail time, there are also heavy fines, alcohol and drug classes, license suspensions and restrictions, and other consequences that a lawyer can help you negotiate and minimize. In addition to the obvious penalties, there are many "collateral consequences" of a VA DUI conviction. For example, a DUI and the criminal record it involves can affect your job and your ability to get or keep employment, your insurance rates and your ability to get insurance, including life and health insurance. It can also affect your credit rating, your immigration status and your right to travel into certain countries.

There is too much at stake in a Virginia DUI case to leave anything to chance. You need the help of a seasoned professional.

Don't go to court without an experienced attorney who concentrates on Virginia DUI Cases

Virginia DUI Process: Navigating the criminal court process can be daunting in any case, but is especially so in DUI cases. This is because, due to the high volume of charges that the courts and prosecutors must process, and due to the fact that a Virginia drunk driving charge is truly the "every-man's" charge, prosecutors and judges may see your case as "routine" and less than serious unless you have a strong voice in the courtroom pointing out that this event and its outcome will have a lasting impact on your life and the lives of those you care about.

In addition to the criminal court process which will determine your guilt or innocence, as well as your sentence and terms of probation, you will also need to navigate the civil license and driving aspects of your VA DUI case. That means dealing with an even more crowded system: The Virginia DMV. You need a lawyer who regularly hand both the criminal DUI law aspect and the civil license hearing aspect of Virginia drunk driving cases. This includes a working understanding of Virginia Implied Consent law, and the law governing ignition interlock devices in Virginia.

The Virginia DUI case against you may not be as bad as it seems

Did you do field sobriety tests? Were you given a breath or a blood test for drugs or alcohol? Virginia DUI chemical testing is not without problems. There are many sources of errors that could cause your reported result to be much higher than your true alcohol level. A good Virginia DUI lawyer will be on top of the latest developments and legal theories that might benefit you and your case. If you don't have an attorney, or if you choose the wrong lawyer, you may never learn about contaminated machines, bad evidence, breath machine maintenance problems, officer and laboratory discipline issues, and many other things that can make all the difference between your conviction and your acquittal.

About Virginia DUI Attorney Michael Tillotson

Attorney Michael Tillotson understands that your Virginia DUI case is, first and always, about you and your best interests. When you are his client, he designs a custom defense around the facts of your case and the special circumstances and needs of your life, family and career. Everything that Michael does in his practice is designed to advance your cause and help you to come out on the other side of your drunk driving arrest ordeal in the best possible shape. You deserve the skill and attention that Michael Tillotson will devote to you and your case.

Focused on your Virginia DUI case

Michael Tillotson devotes his practice to drunk driving cases in VA. That means that he does not practice any other type of law, and devotes 100% of his time and energy into passionately and creatively defending people in your situation. Michael is recognized by the National College for DUI Defense for his dedication, passion and commitment in defending citizens accused of Virginia DUI offenses. He is certified on a national level as a breath test machine operator, and is trained in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's field sobriety tests.

Micheal understands that who you hire to defend you in your DUI case will have an overwhelming impact on the result you ultimately get. For that reason, he devotes most of his spare time to becoming a better and better DUI practitioner. In fact, he often travels across the country on weekends to attend DUI related seminars to give him an edge in court for his clients.

You get all the information up front

He prides himself on giving every client and potential client a complete and honest evaluation of their case, including their legal options and recommended strategies. He believes that it is very important for you to have all the necessary information from the beginning so you can make the best decisions in your case, including the first and most important choice of which Virginia DUI attorney to hire to help you.

Personal Attention and Availability

When you hire Michael Tillotson and his law firm, you get Michael Tillotson as your lead attorney from the start of your case to the very end. You will always have access to him, and he will personally make sure that everything in your case is handled with the best possible attention, skill and compassion. He understands that when you hire a lawyer you need more than just somebody who will show up to court. You need a friend and advocate who will help you understand the process and explain everything to you whenever you have questions or concerns. To that end, he has somebody available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The idea is that you shouldn't have to stress out worrying about something that can be answered with a simple email or phone call.

Get the answers and help you need right now

Michael Tillotson offers free information and a free consultation for your Virginia DUI case. Whether you hire him or not, the information you will get can affect the final results in your case. Call him today or fill out the form on the right of you screen to get started with your initial consultation and get on the right track towards getting the best possible representation and outcome in your case.