Virginia DUI Arrest Attorneys<\/a> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/avvo-rating-final.png” title_text=”avvo-rating-final” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_cta title=”We Want To Help You!” button_url=”https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/law-firm-john-w-lee\/” button_text=”View Locations” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”18px” background_color=”#0d4a7c” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”14px” button_text_color=”#0d4a7c” button_bg_color=”#FFFFFF” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_font=”Lato|600||on|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Schedule an Appointment at One of Our Two Convenient Hampton Roads Offices Near You!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ link_font=”|700|||on|||#0a4a7c|” link_text_color=”#0a4a7c” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n At the Law Offices of John W. Lee, P.C.<\/strong>, our team of experienced defense lawyers understands how driver\u2019s license revocation or suspension<\/a><\/strong> can disrupt people\u2019s lives and subject them to harsh revoked license penalties if they continue to drive. We aggressively pursue every available legal remedy to help people to avoid revoked or suspended driving privileges or to assist them in getting their licenses restored.<\/p>\n When driving privileges are lost, it is important to know exactly what occurred in order to understand what a driver must do to get them restored. The loss of the right to drive usually means one of the following things have occurred:<\/p>\n The reason for action being taken by the Commonwealth against a person\u2019s driving privileges will determine whether the result is a suspension of driver\u2019s license or a revocation.<\/p>\n Depending upon the circumstances, driver\u2019s license suspensions or revocations can be ordered by a judge hearing a particular case or by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Common reasons for a suspension of driver\u2019s license include the following:<\/p>\n A DUI arrest<\/a><\/strong> and conviction carries with it a one-year suspension of driver\u2019s license. There is also a provision in the law for an administrative suspension upon being arrested for a DUI. This type of suspension occurs prior to the arrested individual appearing in court. The suspension is for seven days if it is a person\u2019s first DUI and increases to 60 days for a second offense.<\/p>\n Driver\u2019s license revocation is not as common as suspended driving privileges. Included among the reasons for revoking a driver\u2019s license are the following:<\/p>\n Individuals who are convicted of three traffic violations involving demerit points could have their licenses revoked if the violations occurred before they were 18 years of age.<\/p>\n There are steps people can take to get their licenses reinstated following a suspension or revocation. One of the first things they can do is check the status of their license through the department of motor vehicles.<\/p>\n There are different types of searches motorists may request from DMV. Someone who believes the results of the search will be needed to reinstate a driver\u2019s license should request an 11-year record search and a compliance summary. The compliance summary is to prove the driver complied with the conditions for restoration set by the court when the license was suspended or revoked. Requests may be submitted online, through the mail or by visiting a local customer service center of the DMV.<\/p>\n If the results of a DMV search reveal a suspension or revocation, a driver should contact the Lee law firm for assistance. Restoration of a driver\u2019s license could require the filing of a petition with the circuit court. An attorney can ensure the paperwork filed with the court is in order and complies with all legal requirements. The attorney makes certain that evidence is gathered and presented at the restoration hearing to persuade the judge to grant the driver\u2019s request.<\/p>\n A revoked or suspended driver\u2019s license arrest is a misdemeanor and can result in serious penalties if a person is convicted. Suspended or revoked license penalties include the following:<\/p>\n Police making a suspended driver\u2019s license arrest may impound the vehicle.<\/p>\n Whether a person with a commercial driver\u2019s license is disqualified from driving on a temporary or permanent basis depends upon the type of violation. Major violations, such as driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or using a commercial vehicle to commit a felony, could result in disqualification of the driver for up to 10 years. A CDL license suspension could be imposed for excessive speed or other traffic violations.<\/p>\n Virginia laws limit the circumstances under which a driver whose license has been suspended may obtain a restricted license to travel to and from work or school. An attorney can be of assistance because granting a restricted license is up to the discretion of a judge.<\/p>\n The Hampton Roads attorneys at the Law Offices of John W. Lee, P.C.<\/strong><\/em>, have more than 70 years of experience defending drivers in court proceedings where their driving privileges are at stake.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Virginia DUI Arrest Attorneys
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Media Center<\/a><\/p>\nRevocation of Driver’s License<\/h2>\n
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Statutes and courts routinely uphold the right of the government to take away a person\u2019s right to drive by designating a driver\u2019s license as a privilege granted by the Virginia – and not a right. For many people living and working in the Hampton Roads region, a driver\u2019s license is essential to earning a living and accomplishing normal, day-to-day activities; yet more than 900,000 people in the commonwealth are reported to have suspended licenses.<\/p>\nDriver\u2019s License Revocation, Suspension and Disqualification<\/h2>\n
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Reasons for Driver\u2019s License Suspensions and Revocations<\/h2>\n
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Actions People Can Take if Their Licenses Are Suspended or Revoked<\/h2>\n
Penalties for Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License<\/h2>\n
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Commercial Driver\u2019s License Disqualification<\/h2>\n
Limitations on Obtaining a Restricted Driver\u2019s License<\/h2>\n
Speak to a Hampton Roads Traffic Law Attorney Today<\/h2>\n
Revocation of Driver's License<\/h2>\r\n
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Statutes and courts routinely uphold the right of the government to take away a person\u2019s right to drive by designating a driver\u2019s license as a privilege granted by the Virginia - and not a right. For many people living and working in the Hampton Roads region, a driver\u2019s license is essential to earning a living and accomplishing normal, day-to-day activities; yet more than 900,000 people in the commonwealth are reported to have suspended licenses.\r\n\r\nAt the Law Offices of John W. Lee, P.C.<\/strong>, our team of experienced defense lawyers understands how driver\u2019s license revocation or suspension<\/a><\/strong> can disrupt people\u2019s lives and subject them to harsh revoked license penalties if they continue to drive. We aggressively pursue every available legal remedy to help people to avoid revoked or suspended driving privileges or to assist them in getting their licenses restored.\r\nDriver\u2019s License Revocation, Suspension and Disqualification<\/h2>\r\nWhen driving privileges are lost, it is important to know exactly what occurred in order to understand what a driver must do to get them restored. The loss of the right to drive usually means one of the following things have occurred:\r\n
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Reasons for Driver\u2019s License Suspensions and Revocations<\/h2>\r\nDepending upon the circumstances, driver\u2019s license suspensions or revocations can be ordered by a judge hearing a particular case or by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Common reasons for a suspension of driver\u2019s license include the following:\r\n
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