DUI Attorney in Ohio County, WV

Safeguarding Your Legal Rights

If you have been charged with DUI in West Virginia, you could face serious penalties that will continue to affect you for years to come. A conviction could lead to suspension of your driver’s license, hefty fines, and anywhere from 24 hours to multiple years in jail or state prison, depending on the factors surrounding your case. Beyond these consequences, a DUI on your record will jeopardize your ability to secure a job, get accepted into school, or find a place to live.

The Wagner Law Firm believes in the right to a fair trial—with Harley on your side, the court is more likely to hear your full story.

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    Understanding West Virginia’s DUI Laws and Penalties

    Driving in an impaired state means having a blood alcohol content level higher than the legal limit. For noncommercial drivers, that limit is .08 percent; for commercial drivers, it is .04 percent; and for underage drivers, it is .02 percent. It also includes the influence of drugs, or a combination of both.

    The penalties of impaired driving depend on a variety of factors, such as whether this is a first-time offense, or if there are minors in the vehicle at the time of the arrest. Depending on the circumstances of the case, a driver convicted of a first-time DUI may face:

    A jail sentence of up to six months

    A fine of up to $1,000

    A suspension of your driver’s license for up to one year or thirteen and one-half months of ignition interlock in your vehicle

    A second-time DUI, however, will result in:

    A jail sentence of up to a year

    A fine of up to $3,000

    A suspension of your driver’s license for ten years or three years of interlock installation in your vehicle

    Finally, penalties for a third-time DUI include:

    A jail sentence of up to five years

    A fine of up to $5,000

    Driver’s license revocation for life or four years of interlock installation in your vehicle.

    All drivers convicted of a DUI must also complete the DUI Safety and Treatment Program before their driver’s license can be reinstated.

    Due to the far-reaching nature of these consequences, it is imperative that you reach out to an experienced attorney who will represent you in court with skill and dedication.

    Why Harley Wagner Is the Lawyer You Need

    What differentiates The Wagner Law Firm from the countless other law firms you could choose instead? One word: experience. Handling more than 2,500 West Virginia DUI cases in 22 years means building an unparalleled skillset and fervent dedication to a wide variety of clientele. From underaged college students to established members of the Ohio County communities, any person facing a DUI conviction can trust Harley to fight for their future.

    There is no time to lose. Contact your trusted DUI attorney in Ohio County, WV at (304) 461-6000 or visit online to schedule your free case review.

    Why Trust Harley Wagner?

    24 Years of Experience

    Over 24 Years of Experience

    More Than 3,000 DUI Cases Handled

    Performed 800 Hours of DUI Defense Training

    Award Winning Representation

    Faculty Member at DUI Defense Lawyers Association

    Author of West Virginia's Preeminent DUI Book

    Attorney Harley Wagner

    Harley Wagner

    Award-Winning DUI Attorney Harley is the owner of The Wagner Law Firm, West Virginia’s only exclusive DUI defense law firm. Harley is a graduate of his beloved alma mater, West Virginia University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in journalism in 1990. He attended law school in Lansing, Michigan where he graduated from the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law in 1995. Criminal law and being a criminal defense attorney was Harley’s singular focus during and after law school. In furtherance of .