What are the penalties for being charged with DUI in Virginia?

A: For a first offense, your license is immediately suspended for 7 days and you face criminal prosecution of a class 1 misdemeanor and can be fined up to $2,500, sentenced up to 1 year in jail and may be required to install an ignition interlock system on all vehicles registered to you. You will also be required to attend Virgnia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP) classes.

If you are arrested with a BAC of 0.15% - 0.20% you will receive a mandatory 5 day jail sentance and mandatory ignition interlock system on all vehicles registered to you.

If you are arrest with a BAC over 0.20% you will receive a mandatory 10 day jail sentance and mandatory ignition interlock system on all vehicles registered to you.