Hampton Drunk Driving Accidents

Our Hampton lawyers protect your rights after a drunk driving arrest in Williamsburg, Newport News and all of York and Gloucester County

Support from the law firm of Thomas L. Hunter, P.C. is critical when you face drunk driving charges after an alcohol or drug-related accident and need a skilled attorney in Hampton.  Virginia law takes drunk driving seriously for good reason.  In 2008 alone, 365 deaths occurred on Virginia roads as the result of alcohol related traffic incidents.  That number represents 44 percent of all traffic fatalities in 2008, and 36 percent involved a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher.  Even if you were involved in an accident that did not result in fatalities, you need immediate legal defense when you face charges.

Experienced attorneys in Hampton are vital to your drunk driving defense

Even when drunk driving does not result in an accident, anyone charged with drunk driving faces serious penalties when convicted.  In fact, a third conviction typically results in felony charges.  And when drunk driving results in serious injury or death, even a first drunk driving conviction can potentially lead to significant jail time and other penalties, in addition to the likelihood of facing civil actions from injured parties as well.  This is not a traffic violation—a skilled Hampton attorney from the law firm of Thomas L. Hunter, P.C. is essential from the moment of a drunk driving arrest to ensure you are treated fairly and avoid making self-incriminating statements.

You must implicitly request your Miranda rights immediately after an arrest

After a drunk driving arrest, and until you inform law enforcement that you want to remain silent, stop all questioning, and call a lawyer in Hampton, your Miranda rights are not truly activated.  If the police can compel you to answer even an innocent question after reading your rights, it can be interpreted that you have waived your right to remain silent.  If you are accused of drunk driving, our experienced lawyers in Hampton must be at your side for every question to ensure all questions are legal and to advise you before you respond.

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