DRIVING AFTER A LICENSE FORFEITURE

Were You Stopped by an Officer and Accused of Driving Outside the Conditions of a Restricted Driver’s License? I Can Help.

If you were convicted of a DUI/DWI and received from the court a restricted operator’s license, driving outside the parameters of that restriction could potentially result in a violation of Virginia Code §18.2-272. Just like a DUI/DWI conviction, this offense is a class 1 misdemeanor with tough penalties for those found in violation of the statute. As a class 1 misdemeanor, the maximum penalty ranges up to 12 months in jail and up to a $2,500 fine. In addition, the DMV will invoke a license suspension above that already imposed by the court for the DUI/DWI. You will also lose the benefit of the restricted operator’s license. If that isn’t enough, this code section also includes a penalty enhancement which can result in a felony charge where the individual has three prior convictions under this section within a 10 year period. If you are charged with a violation of this statute, I have experience representing clients through this challenge and can help you with your case.

Were You Required by the Court to have the Ignition Interlock in Your Car?

Due to the nature of your DUI/DWI conviction, the court may have required you to have installed in any car you drive, the ignition interlock. If you drive without the interlock when required to do so, then you may be violating this statute. There are rules governing the length of time which you may be required to have the ignition interlock in any vehicle you drive. If you have been charged with a violation of this statute or would like assistance in petitioning the court to have this restriction lifted, you will want a lawyer with experience in handling these types of cases. I would welcome the opportunity to assist you with your case.

If I have a License Restriction is it OK for Me to Drive even after Consuming a Small Amount of Alcohol?

The simple answer to this question is no. If you are under a license restriction, even a low BAC reading of .02 percent could result in a violation of this statute and the subsequent imposition of the penalties described above. If you are facing a charge under this code section, I can help.

Contact Me Today

I have extensive experience in aggressively representing clients throughout Virginia who are charged with driving on a revoked license. Whether you are an out-of-state driver charged with this offense in Virginia or a Virginia resident, don’t wait until you are in court to realize you should have contacted a lawyer. I offer a free initial consultation, very reasonable fees and I accept major credit cards.

IMPORTANT: If you have already been to court and received a conviction, there is a very limited amount of time which you have to note an appeal. Contact me immediately to find out your appeal rights.