Virginia DWI & DUI Lawyer

Defending Drunk Driving Charges in Fairfax, Alexandria, and Arlington

MEDVIN LAW is a top-rated DUI and DWI law firm based in Alexandria, Virginia. Award-winning trial attorney Marina Medvin defends drunk driving charges in Alexandria, Fairfax, and Arlington, as well as the federal US District Courts for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria and the District of Columbia in Washington DC.

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DUI and DWI Drunk Driving Case Results

DISCLAIMER: CRIMINAL ATTORNEY CASE RESULTS DEPEND ON FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE & CANNOT PREDICT NOR GUARANTEE RESULTS FOR FUTURE CLIENTS.

Alexandria DUI BAC .20 REDUCED, NO Jail Time

DUI BAC .20 REDUCED, Results in NO Jail Time Alexandria, Virginia | DUI Defense Attorney Case Result First Offense DUI in Alexandria, Virginia, with a Blood Alcohol Level of .20 (a BAC level that requires mandatory incarceration for 5 days), resulted in a REDUCTION of the charge to a regular [...]

Alexandria DUI 18.2-266 with BAC .24 REDUCED to Reckless Driving – NO JAIL TIME

DUI 18.2-266 with BAC .24 REDUCED to Reckless Driving – NO JAIL TIME Alexandria, Virginia | DWI Defense Attorney Case Result DUI charge in the City of Alexandria under Va Code 18.2-266 after a 4-vehicle collision and a BAC of .24, a class 1 misdemeanor offense punishable by up to [...]

Alexandria DUI with BAC .23 REDUCED to Reckless Driving with NO JAIL TIME

Alexandria DUI with BAC .23 REDUCED to Reckless Driving with NO JAIL TIME Alexandria, Virginia | DUI Defense Attorney Case Result First Offense DWI / DUI arrest after a vehicle collision with a blood test BAC of .23 (VA Code 18.2-266), requiring a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 10 days [...]

Alexandria Virginia DUI REDUCED to Reckless Driving with No Jail Time and No License Suspension

DUI REDUCED to Reckless Driving with No Jail Time and No License Suspension Alexandria, Virginia | DUI Defense Lawyer Case Result DUI arrest for Va Code 18.2-266, BAC level of .12, was REDUCED to a Reckless Driving charge, with no jail time and no license suspension. The penalties were just [...]

DUI REDUCED to Reckless Driving with No Jail Time in Ft. Myer, Arlington VA

DUI REDUCED to Reckless Driving with No Jail Time in Ft. Myer, Arlington VA Alexandria, Virginia | Federal DWI Defense Lawyer Case Result Federal DUI charge in Fort Myer, Virginia, with a BAC level of .14 was REDUCED to Reckless Driving; related DWI charges were DISMISSED. Penalties consisted of: 1 [...]

Arlington VA DWI w/ Collision Results in No Jail Time

DWI w/ Collision Results in No Jail Time Arlington, Virginia | DUI Defense Attorney Case Result DWI Charge, Va Code 18.2-266, after driver collided with parked vehicle in front of police officer, resulted in NO JAIL TIME, and standard first offense penalties. Arlington County General District Court at 1425 N. [...]

DWI Second Offense in 5 Years with .24 BAC, Charge REDUCED, NO JAIL TIME

DUI Second Offense in 5 Years with .24 BAC, Charge REDUCED, NO JAIL TIME Alexandria, Virginia | DUI Defense Attorney Case Result Client was charged with a DWI Second Offense in 5 years with a BAC of .24 after being client for passing out while drunk in a vehicle positioned [...]

Alexandria Federal DWI with BAC .18 REDUCED, Results in NO JAIL

Federal DWI with BAC .18 REDUCED, Results in NO JAIL Alexandria, Virginia | Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result The client faced four serious charges: Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) with a blood alcohol content of 0.18 in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 13, incorporating Va. Code § 18.2-266; Driving Under [...]

DWI Maiming Felony Charge REDUCED to Reckless Driving, Results in Only $250 Fine

DWI Maiming Felony Charge REDUCED to Reckless Driving – Results in NO JAIL and No License Loss Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Class 6 felony charge for Maiming while DWI under Va Code § 18.2-51.4 was REDUCED and AMENDED to Reckless Driving and penalized by only a [...]

DWI BAC .18, Reckless Driving 100 MPH, Prior DUI and Drug Record, Results in NO JAIL

DWI BAC .18, Reckless Driving 100 MPH, Prior DUI and Drug Record, Results in NO JAIL Arlington, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor DUI charge (VA Code 18.2-266) with a preliminary breath test result of .18 and the officer claiming reckless driving by speed of 100 MPH, resulted [...]

Federal DWI Second Offense Results in NO JAIL | Alexandria Virginia

Federal DWI Second Offense Results in NO JAIL Alexandria, Virginia | Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Federal DWI arrest made by Park Police on the GW Parkway for a second DWI offense in a 10 year period, resulted in 15 days of home detention, with allowance to leave the [...]

4th DUI Results in DUI 1st Plea Deal & Only 5 Days in Jail

4th DUI Results in DUI 1st Plea Deal & Only 5 Days in Jail Alexandria, Virginia | DUI Defense Attorney Case Result Fourth DUI arrest under Va DUI Law 18.2-266, charged originally as a felony, instead resulted in a plea deal on a misdemeanor DUI charge as a 1st offense [...]

DUI on I495 Second Offense REDUCED to First Offense

DUI on I495 Second Offense REDUCED to First Offense Fairfax, Virginia | DWI Lawyer Case Result A Second Virginia DUI charge in 10 years under Va Code 18.2-266, where client was facing 10 days of mandatory minimum jail time and 3 years license suspension, and additional jail time for the [...]

Alexandria DWI with BAC .15 REDUCED & Resulted in NO JAIL TIME

DWI with BAC .15 REDUCED & Resulted in NO JAIL TIME Alexandria, Virginia | DWI Defense Attorney Case Result DWI First Offense with a Blood Alcohol Level of .15 (a BAC level that requires mandatory incarceration), resulted in a REDUCTION of the charge to a regular DUI without any reference [...]

DUI Trial Results in NO JAIL Time, Over Prosecutor’s Opposition

DUI Trial Results in NO JAIL Time, Over Prosecutor’s Opposition Alexandria, Virginia | DWI Defense Attorney Case Result Trial for DUI charge under Va Code 18.2-266 resulted in no jail penalties and standard first offender treatment in favor to the Defense request for no jail time and in spite of [...]

Alexandria VA Hit and Run Charges DROPPED, DWI Results in Minimum Penalties

Alexandria VA Hit and Run Charges DROPPED, DWI Results in Minimum Penalties Alexandria, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Hit and Run charge for Felony property damage above $1,200.00 was DROPPED in its entirety, along with related traffic offenses. Related DWI charge under Va Code 18.2-266 at a BAC [...]

Fairfax VA DWI Charge REDUCED to Traffic Ticket

DWI Charge REDUCED to Traffic Ticket Fairfax, Virginia | DWI Defense Attorney Case Result Misdemeanor DWI charge under Va Code 18.2-266, after vehicle collision involving evidence of driver’s alcohol consumption, resulted in an AMENDMENT and REDUCTION of the charge to just a Traffic Ticket punishable only by a $500 fine. [...]

Misdemeanor DUI Charge Following Serious Collision, BAC .20, REDUCED – NO JAIL

Misdemeanor DUI Charge Following Serious Collision, BAC .20, REDUCED – NO JAIL Alexandria, Virginia | Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Serious vehicle collision with a BAC of .20, resulting in a DUI arrest under Va Law 18.2-266 (with a required mandatory minimum jail penalty if convicted as charged) was REDUCED [...]

Highly Experienced DUI Defense

A drunk driving arrest in Northern Virginia is a terrifying experience, but an arrest is not a conviction. Defending against a DUI or DWI charge requires an attorney with profound knowledge of breathalyzer calibration procedures, field sobriety testing standards, and the specific evidentiary rules of the local courts. Attorney Marina Medvin has extensive experience executing strategic trial litigation and negotiating with prosecutors to protect her clients’ driving privileges and criminal records.

Comprehensive Drunk Driving Defense

MEDVIN LAW provides dedicated representation across a wide spectrum of drunk driving offenses, actively advocating for dismissals, dropped charges, and reductions:

  • First-Offense DUI: Defense for professionals and first-time offenders under Va Code 18.2-266.
  • High BAC & Collisions: Strategic representation for clients facing mandatory jail time due to an elevated BAC of .15+ or accidents.
  • Federal DUI & DC OWI: Defense for arrests on the GW Parkway, military bases, and in Washington D.C.

Protect Your Freedom & Future

At MEDVIN LAW, award-winning criminal defense attorney Marina Medvin provides the dedicated, high-caliber legal representation required to thoroughly challenge the government’s case against you. Recognized by her peers as one of the top criminal defense lawyers in Virginia, she focuses on steadfast, client-centered advocacy.

If you have been arrested for a DUI or DWI in Alexandria, Fairfax, Arlington, or Federal Court, contact us at (703) 870-3300 today to secure the strong defense your case requires.