Speak with a West Virginia DUI Lawyer about Your DUI Charges
If you’ve been charged with drunk driving (DUI) in West Virginia, you likely have a lot of questions about how your DUI charges will affect your life and what to expect as your DUI case proceeds. If you want answers, talking with a West Virginia DUI lawyer is one of your best options. West Virginia DUI attorneys are familiar with both the DUI laws in your state and the general progression of DUI cases. Plus, when you work with a West Virginia DUI lawyer, you can gain the peace of mind that comes with knowing that someone with legal knowhow is taking care of the legal details of your DUI case.
West Virginia DUI Penalties
First DUI conviction =
- 1 day – 6 months in jail
- $100 – $500 fine
- 6-month driver's license revocation
Second DUI conviction (within 10 years)
- 6 months – 1 year in jail
- $1,000 – $3,000 fine
- 10-year driver's license revocation (can be reduced with use of ignition interlock)
Third DUI Conviction (within 10 years)
- 1 – 3 years in jail
- $3,000 – $5,000 fine
- Permanent driver's license revocation (can be reduced with use of ignition interlock)
- Guilty of a felony
Can You Refuse a Breath Test?
- NO
Penalties for Refusal
- Driver’s license revocation of 1 year – life
West Virginia DUI Resources
- Visit our DUI Glossary of Terms for a better understanding of the vocabulary of DUI.
- Check out the full text of West Virginia's DUI laws on the West Virginia DUI Laws page.
- Stay up to date with DUI news by visiting our DUI articles section.
Don’t Waste Any More Time – Contact a WV DUI Attorney Today!
When DUI charges are involved, time is often precious – the longer you wait to contact a West Virginia DUI lawyer, the less time you and your attorney have to prepare your DUI case for court. Your West Virginia DUI attorney may need time to determine how to best proceed with your case, decide which common defenses to DUI charges would best apply to your situation or fill you in on the legal protections available to you. Luckily, the resources at Total DUI make finding a West Virginia DUI lawyer practicing near you easier and less time-consuming than ever.
All you have to do is fill out our freeonline DUI case evaluation form or call us at 1 (877) 349-1311, and we'll put you in contact with a West Virginia DUI lawyer. Why wait? Get your DUI case started today by contacting Total DUI.
Note: DUI laws may have changed since our last update. For the latest information on these DUI laws, speak to a DUI lawyer in the state.