Fairfax Drunk Driving Arrests

Arrested for DUI? Contact an Attorney Today!

An arrest for drunk driving could happen to virtually any driver who is in the wrong place at the wrong time. Leaving a bar or club at closing time, driving slightly erratically or simply sharing the road with a law enforcement officer on the lookout for a drunk driver may place you at risk for a DUI arrest and criminal charges in the Fairfax area. Upon an arrest for DUI, it is important to talk to an attorney about your case, your legal options and what can be done to avoid imprisonment and other serious penalties.

Following is the general outline of what may lead to a Fairfax drunk driving arrest:

The officer observes some behavior that indicates drunk driving: swerving, speeding, driving too slowly, driving aggressively, violating a traffic law, etc.
The officer pulls the driver over to the side of the road and:
Observes for outward signs that may indicate intoxication (slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, smell of alcohol, open containers, etc.)
Asks the driver to step out of the vehicle to perform field sobriety tests
Depending on the driver's performance on field sobriety tests, outward signs of intoxication and any statements the driver makes, arrests the driver for DUI
Upon making a drunk driving arrest, the officer takes the driver back to the police station
The officer asks the driver to submit to a breath test or blood test, informing the driver that a refusal may result in license suspension or other penalties

Fight Your Fairfax Drunk Driving Charges!

To properly fight your Fairfax drunk driving charges, your lawyer may employ different strategies. This may include challenging the circumstances and validity of the police stop, your arrest, breath testing or field sobriety tests. Regardless of the particular aspects of your case, the important thing is that you act quickly to involve a lawyer who can protect your interests.

Contact a Fairfax drunk driving defense lawyer who can help you after a DUI arrest!