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DUI – Top Questions

In Virginia, a 1st Offense DUI conviction is punishable up to 1 year in jail and $2,500 in fines, along with a one-year license suspension. If your BAC is >.15%, you had minors riding as passengers or you’ve had multiple offenses, convictions result in significantly greater fines, jail time and other repercussions.  Don’t let a DUI ruin your life – call us now at (757) 464-9224 or contact us online for a free consultation to save your license and mitigate jail time!

Top 3 Questions Our Clients Ask:

Will I have to go to jail? For a 1st offense, a DUI conviction can be punishable up to 12 months in jail, although there is no mandatory minimal jail time. If your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is >.15% or if you had minors riding as passengers, a conviction will result in a minimum of 5 days in jail.

Am I going to lose my license or ignition interlock? If you refuse the BAC test, you are facing an automatic license suspension regardless of the outcome of the case.  A first-time conviction faces an automatic license suspension of at least 180 days. All DUI convictions in Virginia require an ignition interlock for at least 6 months.

Did they have a right to arrest me even though I Ace’d all their tests? There are about 20 different field tests officers use to test your sobriety, with breathalyzers being one of them. If officers detect drunk driving, they may deem is necessary to administer a multitude of tests. If you were driving under the influence, chances are it can be detected even if you passed a breath test.

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Location: Norfolk Traffic General District Court

Charge: DUI

Disposition: Nolle Prosequi (Dropped)

Location: Suffolk General District Court

Charge: DWI/1st Offense

Disposition: Nolle Prosequi (Dropped)

Location: Chesapeake Traffic General District Court

Charge: DUI w/ Elevated BAC >.15 (conviction results in mandatory 5 day jail sentence)

Disposition: Reduced to DUI w/ BAC<.15 and dismissed jail time.

Location: Suffolk General District Court

Charge: Drinking While Driving/Open Container

Disposition: Nolle Prosequi (Dropped)

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“Gardner and Mendoza Law Firm is a great law firm no matter what kind of situation you may be in! For example, I had court today, John Gardner, my attorney represented me today and got the charge dismissed totally the first time we both appeared in front of the judge in Virginia Beach Traffic Court. He uses every bit of knowledge he can to help you get the best results!! He also works very well with Latinos! They have a Spanish speaking person in their office at all times!!” –Sebastian

“I was very anxious about going to court; however, Attorney Gardner and Staff provide easy and comfort for me. Everything went GREAT for me and I would highly recommend them to anyone. Thank you again, Mr. Gardner and team, you were a blessing!” –L. Freeman

“Attorney Gardner handled a traffic case for me in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was very professional and easy to talk with, and his attorney fees were very reasonable. My traffic charge was dismissed due to Attorney Gardner’s hard work and knowledge of both the law and the local courts. I would recommend him to everyone who has a traffic matter in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.” -Tammy

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You’re in the right place if you’re facing a DUI charge! Attorneys at Gardner & Mendoza, P.C., will investigate your drunk driving charges and fight for your rights all the way to trial if there is a chance that we can have your case acquitted or dismissed. Our defense attorneys have more than 18 years of experience representing adults and minors, Virginians, and out-of-state drivers in DUI/DWI charges.

Contact us or call 757-464-9224 today for a free consultation!

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Well, hard to believe… job done! I’m frank to admit I had no idea that it would be so involved compared to 10 years ago when I did the renewal myself. Happily I was fortunate enough to find the best people to help get it done this time. When I was a working stiff it was mostly as a field guy in sales & marketing. High tech communication in those days was a pay phone in customers’ lobbies, so someone back in the office skilled in dealing w/problems was absolutely essential when I couldn’t be contacted. Most of those who supported me that way were good at what they did, some were outstanding. None were better than you!! This tedious & sometimes worrisome process would have been unbearable without your keeping it, & me, on track. So we want to extend our thanks to you and Radlyn. Hoping for Gardner & Mendoza to continue the good work for many years to come. - Anonymous
Gardner and Mendoza Law Firm is a great law firm no matter what kind of situation you may be in! For example I had court today, John Gardner, my attorney represented me today and got the charged dismissed totally the first time we both appeared in front of the judge in Virginia Beach Traffic Court. He uses every bit of knowledge he can to help you get the best results!! He also works very well with Latinos! They have a Spanish speaking person in their office at all times!! - Sebastian
My husband and I had a great experience with Mrs. Mendoza. She provided excellent information and a sense of urgency with every step of our immigration process. Her team was always supportive in getting us the information we needed throughout the whole process. This legal firm also treats their clients with the highest levels of respect. In all of Virginia I would say that the Gardener & Mendoza team is the best recommendation for same sex immigration cases and for immigration cases in general. It was a pleasure to work with them. - Anonymous
I Highly Recommend Radlyn Mendoza, An Excellent Immigration Lawyer. My wife and I were very worried about my wife’s immigration and legal status. We were quite impressed with Attorney Mendoza during our initial consultation. She proved to be a smart, knowledgeable, and very capable immigration attorney. She and her staff were very helpful and responsive to all of our requests. Kudos to her and staff, especially Leesa, for successfully handling our case. Thanks for a job well done. - Thomas and Cheong W.
My daughter received a reckless driving ticket going 60 in a 35 mph zone, so understandably, I was very concerned. In court, Mr. Gardner was able to get the reckless driving charge and ticket completely dismissed due to his knowledge of what the police officer had to present in court. Mr. Gardner was a familiar face to the judge and the clerks in the Virginia Beach courthouse. When we contacted John Gardner’s office at Gardner & Mendoza, he and his staff made us feel comfortable by explaining the whole process to us. His track record and the reviews online helped make the decision to choose Mr. Gardner over other attorneys easy. I highly recommend Mr. Gardner. He gave us peace of mind and won the case too! - Michelle

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