West Virginia DUI Laws, Penalties, and License SuspensionWest Virginia drunk driving laws have become more and more complicated and the penalties are more harsh that ever. The amount of alcohol a person can consume is becoming less and the effort to crack down on DUI's is rising. Most people arrested for drunk driving  have never been in trouble with the law before, this will be the first time they were handcuffed, put into the back of a police car, and tried by the state in court.
The DMV and court process is confusing and there is no room for even the slightest error. Knowing the laws, penalties, fees and process is extremely important. The biggest mistake you can make is assuming that you don't need to speak to a lawyer. DUIs are very complex and a lot is at stake. If you plead guilty to a DUI, your guilty. No reducing, no plea bargaining, just guilty. Give your case a change, talk to a lawyer. You can schedule a free, no obligation consultation with an attorney today by calling (877) 678-5640.
West Virginia Laws
The following driving actions are illegal in the State of West Virginia:
- All drivers with a BAC of .08 or higher.
- Under 21 with a BAC of .02 or higher.
- Commercial Vehicle Driver with a BAC of .04 or higher.
West Virginia Penalties
First Drunk Driving Conviction
The first time you are arrested and convicted of drunk driving in the State of West Virginia you will be sentenced to jail for 24 hours or up to 6 months. You will also receive a fine of $100 or up to $500. Your drivers license will be suspended up to 6 months and you must successfully complete a safety and treatment program before your drivers license will be reinstated.
Second Drunk Driving Conviction
The second time you are convicted of a DUI in West Virginia you will spend 6 months in jail or up to 1 year in jail. You will also be fined $1,000 or up to $3,000. Your drivers license could be revoked up to 10 years or your drivers license will be suspended for 1 year followed by a mandatory ignition interlock program. Also, you must successfully complete a safety and treatment program before your drivers license will be reinstated.
Third Drunk Driving Conviction
The 3rd drunk driving conviction in West Virginia will cost you from 1 to 3 years in jail and you will be fined from $3,000-$5,000. You will also face a lifetime revocation of your drivers license or a 1 year revocation followed by mandatory participation in an ignition interlock device program. You must also successfully complete a safety and treatment program before your drivers license will be reinstated.
West Virginia Drivers License Issues
The implied consent law in West Virginia says that all drivers in the State of West Virginia have given their consent to a chemical test of their blood, breath or urine if an officer of the law suspects that the driver is under the influence of drugs, alcohol or both. If you refuse to submit to such a test your drivers license will be revoked up to 1 year on your first offense. Subsequent refusals will bring harsher penalties that are equal or greater than a actual DUI conviction.
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has some very strenuous drunk driving laws. A DUI can cost you your drivers license, it caries heavy fines and penalties, and can even put you in jail. Follow the link to find out more information:
