City Of Richmond, Virginia — DUI Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result

Repeat offender charged with DUI first with a BAC of .06 had charge REDUCED to Reckless Driving.

.06 BAC – Under Virginia Law, there is a presumption that a driver with a BAC of .08 or higher was under the influence of alcoholic intoxicants.  However, the Commonwealth of Virginia may prosecute and convict a driver for a BAC of more than .05 and less than .08.

Read more about BAC levels and the presumption statute under the Virginia Code here:

• 46.2-341.27. Presumptions from alcohol and drug content of blood (virginia.gov)
• 18.2-269. Presumptions from alcohol or drug content of blood (virginia.gov)