Are you facing West Virginia DUI charges? Get help from a qualified West Virginia DUI lawyer

Unlike most other states, the official legal limit of Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) in West Virginia is 0.10% and anyone with BAC of 0.10 or higher is considered to be “Driving Under the Influence” in the state of West Virginia. However, this does not mean that any one found to be intoxicated or physically impaired with BAC less than 0.10 will not be charged for DUI. Drivers showing impaired ability to drive or be responsible for a vehicle can lose their license and face other charges in the state of West Virginia.

For commercial drivers however, the allowed legal BAC threshold is same like in other states, which is 0.04 or higher to be charged with DUI. For offenders aged under 21 years of age, BAC of 0.02 or higher are charged with drunk driving.

At MyDUIAttorney, we make it easy for you to understand West Virginia DUI laws, and also to browse through a directory of qualified DUI lawyers who have knowledge and experience of dealing with local drunk driving cases. Most of these lawyers provide free and confidential consulting for DWI cases, and you can hire one who understands your case.

Washington DUI Penalties for BAC below 0.15

First time offenders: First time offenders are charged a fine anywhere between $100 up to $500 and can be jailed up to 6 months. If a minor under the age is found in the vehicle at the time of arrest, the offender will have to serve anywhere between 2 days to 12 months in prison. The offenders driver’s license is also suspended for 15 days.

Second time offenders: Second time offenders are charged fines between $1000 up to $3000 and are jailed for a minimum of 6 months up to 12 months. The offenders drivers license is suspended for 1 year followed by installation of an ignition interlock device.

Third time offenders: A third time conviction for drunk driving is considered a felony in the state of West Virginia. 3rd time WV DUI offenders are fined between $3000 up to $5000 and jailed for a minimum of 1 year up to 3 years. The driver’s license is suspended for 1 year, followed by installation of an ignition interlock device.

Washington DUI Penalties for BAC above 0.15

First time offenders: First time offenders with BAC above 0.15% are fined between $100 up to $1000 and jailed for a minimum of 2 days up to 6 months. In this case, the driver’s license is suspended for 45 days and has to be followed by possible installation of an ignition interlock device. They are also confined to jail for another minimum of 5 days, and 10 days in case BAC is more than 0.20%.

Second time offenders: Second time offenders are confined to jail for another minimum of 10 days and another minimum mandatory of 20 days for BAC more than 0.20%.

To fully understand the penalties associated with a West Virginia DUI charge, it is strongly recommended that you consult with a West Virginia DUI lawyer that you are most comfortable with and who can knowledgeably represent you throughout your trial and court proceedings.  You can find a West Virginia drunk driving attorney by typing in the city of your arrest above or call our 24 hour DUI hotline