Federal DUI Defense Attorney in Virginia

DWI Lawyer Serving Fairfax and the Surrounding Areas

Are You Charged Under Federal DUI Laws?

If you were arrested for drunk driving on George Washington Parkway, in a federal park or on a military base, you will be prosecuted under federal DUI law. Not every attorney in northern Virginia defends clients charged under federal DUI laws. We do.

Our Attorneys Defend Against Federal DUI Charges

We are the criminal defense attorneys of MacDowell & Associates in Fairfax, Virginia. Our legal team has stood up for the rights of the accused for more than 25 years. We represent clients charged with federal DUI offenses in Alexandria Division Magistrates Court.

If you have been charged with drunk driving under federal DUI laws, contact us to arrange a free consultation and case evaluation with our lawyers. Call 703-763-0923.

Federal Implied Consent Law

If you are stopped on federal property for drunk driving, you are subject to the federal implied consent law. That means you must submit to a breath or blood test. Depending on your prior record, refusal to submit to these tests will result in suspension of your driving privileges and may result in time in a federal prison, a fine or both.

The specific penalties for federal DUI/DWI vary depending on whether you were arrested on land owned by the National Park Service or by another unit of the federal government. For example, drinking and driving on land owned by the National Park Service is considered a Class B misdemeanor and can carry up to $5,000 in fines and six months in prison.

Aggressive Federal DUI/DWI Defense

Our attorneys will carefully investigate your DUI/DWI stop, including the arrest, the field testing and the blood alcohol test. Rest assured, they will do everything possible to fight your conviction.

To learn the specific consequences of your charge and what our criminal defense lawyers can do to help, please contact MacDowell & Associates to arrange a free consultation.