Experienced DUI Defense in Central Virginia
Being charged with DUI or DWI in Central Virginia is a serious matter, with penalties that can include license suspension, large fines, jail time, and lasting criminal convictions. At Stephen C. Harris, P.C., our lawyers recognize the anxiety and confusion that can occur when our clients have been charged with such crimes. Our firm has more than 40 years of experience representing clients facing charges for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and we deliver comprehensive, strategic, and personalized legal defense to our clients. The Law Offices of Stephen C. Harris, P.C. is ready to protect your rights and is committed to doing whatever we can to help you obtain the outcome you seek on your case, whether you are a longtime resident or are visiting Louisa, Fluvanna, Goochland, or other counties in Central Virginia.
About Stephen C. Harris, P.C
Located at 104 East Main Street in Louisa, Virginia, Stephen C. Harris, P.C., represents clients throughout Central Virginia facing DUI, DWI, reckless driving or other criminal or traffic charges. Respected trial attorney Stephen C. Harris (BV® Distinguished™ Peer Review Rated for High Professional and Ethical Standards by Martindale-Hubbell) has earned a reputation for professionalism and ethics while earning victories on behalf of clients in DUI defense. He is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and brings nationally-recognized knowledge and local experience to each case he handles.
DUI and DWI Charge Basics
Virginia doesn’t play around when it comes to DUI or DWI offenses. DUI and DWI laws are strict and punishments are severe. Driving Under the Influence or Driving While Intoxicated (charges that are essentially the same) can be charged for driving a motor vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or higher, or for driving while under the influence of drugs. A first-time offense warrants driver’s license suspension and mandatory alcohol education classes along with costly fines and potential jail time. When someone commits multiple offenses or has certain aggravating factors present when charged with a DUI, including a very high BAC, a child in the vehicle, or an accident, a conviction can lead to even more serious penalties. Know your rights and know your options before it’s too late to take advantage of either. The sooner you talk to a qualified attorney about your case, the better your chances of getting a favorable outcome.
How We Defend Against DUI & DWI Charges
At the law office of Stephen C. Harris, P.C., we approach each client’s case as though it were our own. We believe that a successful defense always starts with an analysis tailored to the specific facts of your case. We start from your arrest – criminally and on an administrative level – and review the details pertaining to your initial traffic stop, field sobriety tests, breath or blood tests and handling by officers. In many cases our thorough preparation uncovers procedural lapses, faulty equipment or constitutional rights violations that we can use to help have charges against you dismissed, downgraded or reduced. Additionally we negotiate aggressively with prosecutors, and when necessary we vigorously defend you at trial. Our only goal is to reduce the burden a DUI charge has on your life, career and reputation.
Top Reasons To Choose Stephen C. Harris for Your DUI Defense
Choosing the right attorney to defend you in a DUI case can make all the difference. Stephen C. Harris has earned a reputation for legal expertise, commitment to clients, and success in defending criminal cases. As a highly respected authority on traffic and criminal law in Virginia, Stephen combines years of extensive legal knowledge with a unique personal approach to every case. You will personally work directly with Mr. Harris through every stage-no associate or paralegal will handle your case. Because he has lived and/or practiced in Central Virginia for decades, Mr. Harris knows the procedures and expectations of courts in Louisa County, Fluvanna County, Goochland County, Hanover County, Orange County, Spotsylvania County, Madison County, Greene County, and Albemarle County intimately. Clients enjoy direct communication, fair and honest legal advice throughout every step of their cases, and tenacious representation at every turn.
Supplemental Criminal and Traffic Defense Services
Though conducting a significant volume of defense work for DUI and DWI cases, the firm Stephen C. Harris, P.C. represents clients in a multitude of related defense cases. The firm sees a number of clients that have been charged with reckless driving, speeding and other traffic offenses, and driving on a suspended license. Outside of traffic matters, attorney Stephen C. Harris provides skilled guidance for domestic violence charges, violent crimes, assault and battery matters, larceny and embezzlement cases, juvenile offenses, sexual crimes, drug offenses, and auto accidents. For any charge, you will receive the same level of commitment and quality.
Areas We Serve in Central Virginia
I represent individuals and families throughout Louisa, Fluvanna, Goochland, Hanover (western), Orange, Spotsylvania (lower half), Madison, Greene, and Albemarle counties. My physical coverage area includes Monticello, Mineral, Bumpass, Montpelier, Mine Run, and Troy. Out-of-area clients from anywhere in Virginia receiving criminal charges in any of the above areas are welcome to consult with me. Clients who come to our office in Louisa, which has ample parking in the rear of the building, will find us easily accessible.
Complimentary Legal Consultation
At Stephen C. Harris, P.C. we know that when you need immediate assistance with an urgent legal issue you need the counsel you receive to be focused and specific. We provide free consultations that are confidential, during which we review your facts, review your rights, and discuss next steps and common strategies. Our advice is forthright, candid, and direct – giving you clear options with reasonable expectations from day one. To schedule your consultation please call (540) 603-1112, e-mail [email protected], or simply contact us through our website. We return all correspondence promptly, and are available to listen to your needs, answer your questions, and provide clarity and direction.
Your Champion in Trying Times
If you are facing a DUI, DWI or any criminal or traffic offense charge, you do not need to go through the process alone. Stephen C. Harris has combined the knowledge gained from decades of practice with a genuine concern for his clients’ futures. He will listen carefully to what you have to say, examine every aspect of your case, and advocate aggressively for the best possible outcome. Our firm’s reputation for working ethically and putting clients first is reflected in the many clients and referrals from other lawyers who come back to us again and again when in need. When your freedom, license and reputation are on the line, hire a defense lawyer with the determination to stand firmly beside you every step of the way.
Get in Touch With Stephen C. Harris, P.C
The law office of Stephen C. Harris, P.C. is based in Louisa, Virginia and I represent clients throughout Central Virginia – including Charlottesville, Orange, Buckingham, Glenmore, Gordon’sville and Fluvanna. My office is at 104 East Main Street in Louisa, VA 23093-9449. Ample parking is available behind my building. I can be reached immediately by phone at (540) 603-1112 or by email at [email protected]. You may also submit your information through the law office’s website contact form. Take action to protect your rights now – contact me today for a confidential consultation with comprehensive and personal legal guidance!