Out of State DUI Lawyers in Fredericksburg
Informative Legal Counsel You Can Trust
DUIs often result in serious consequences which can adversely affect your career, reputation, and wellbeing. Out of state DUIs are slightly more complicated, as the state in which you received your DUI will notify the Virginia DMV about your conviction. Virginia is then responsible to penalize you as is necessary under Virginia’s driving laws.
If you have found yourself charged with an out of state DUI, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our skilled DUI attorneys from Cornick Ndlovu, PLC. With more than a decade of legal experience, Cornick Ndlovu, PLC can capably guide you through your legal circumstances and fight to ensure your rights are upheld.
Learn more about your case by contacting our firm today!
Driver’s License Compact
The Driver’s License Compact (DLC) is an agreement shared among almost all the states, including Virginia, to share information regarding a driving offense if the offender was an out-of-state driver.
The following states are not members of the DLC:
- Tennessee
- Georgia
- Massachusetts
- Wisconsin
- Michigan
Typically, the offender is prosecuted with regard to the laws of his or her home state. Each state will have slight differences in how they handle these offenses. If you carry a Virginia driver’s license and are charged with a DUI in another state, you are subject to Virginia’s penalties for a first-time DUI, or multiple DUI, depending on the specifics of your situation.
License Suspension After an Out-of-State DUI
In Virginia, many out-of-state DUI offenders find themselves facing license suspension. The process of reinstatement typically involves paying a fee and enrolling in the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program.
Several other options are available in response to license suspension:
- Petitioning the General District Court in Virginia for a restricted driver’s license. This license would enable you to drive to school, work, take care of a loved one, or otherwise enable you to carry on important and crucial parts of your daily life.
- Petitioning the Circuit Court to re-evaluate your charges. This petition essentially asks the court to take a look at your charges and see whether or not your charges were brought under laws similar enough to Virginia DUI laws. Ideally, this might result in a reversal of your suspension.
Contact Our Fredericksburg DUI Lawyers Today!
With Cornick Ndlovu, PLC, you can rest assured you are in the hands of experienced and knowledgeable Fredericksburg criminal defense lawyers. Regardless of the circumstances, navigating a DUI charge can be an incredibly nerve-wracking experience. Our legal team ensures you are never alone throughout this process, and we are personally dedicated to each and every case we take.
Speak to a representative of our firm today by calling (540) 386-0204.
Andrew J. Cornick brings a wealth of experience to the firm through his extensive background in criminal law. His approach reflects a dedication to understanding the unique challenges clients face. He combines knowledge and perspective to advocate for solutions that help protect the rights and interests of every individual he represents. His collaborative spirit adds a distinct dimension of strength and adaptability to the partnership.
Attorney Cornick began his legal career in criminal defense, gaining experience in dozens of Virginia jurisdictions. After prosecuting cases in Fredericksburg, he returned to defense work in 2009. With expertise ranging from misdemeanors to murder, he is a courtroom regular across the region.
