Bail For Dui In Virginia

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A bail bond is a bond provided by an insurance company through a bail bondsman acting as agent for the company, to allow an accused defendant to be released before trial. A bail bond is designed to ensure the appearance of the defendant in court at the scheduled time. Prior to the posting of a bail bond, the defendant or a co-signer must guarantee that they will pay the full amount of bail if the defendant does not appear in court. The bail bond company usually charges 10 percent of the amount of the bond and often requires the defendant to put up some collateral like a seconded of trust or mortgage on one's house.


When the case is concluded, the bail bond is "exonerated" and returned to the insurance company. If the defendant disappears and fails to appearing court (skips bail), the bond money will be forfeited unless the defendants found and returned. The bond may be forfeited, by order of the court, upon the partys failure to appear or to comply with the conditions of the bond. If the defendant is located and arrested by the bail agent the cosigner is responsible for all expenses the bail agent incurs while looking for the defendant.

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After a person submits a breath sample that is 0.08 or higher, their license is administratively suspended for seven days, and during that seven days, they are not allowed to drive for any reason.

Conviction of a DUI offense will result in suspension of your driver's license and other penalties in addition to the administrative suspension. By operating a vehicle on Virginia highways, you have consented to a breath or blood test upon arrest for DUI.

In Virginia, the bail for a first-time DUI offense can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on the specific circumstances and the factors mentioned above.

In the Commonwealth of Virginia, a first DUI/DWI offense is a Class 1 misdemeanor under Virginia Code Section (§) 18.2-270, which outlines the penalties of up to a year in jail and as much as a $2,500 fine with a mandatory $250 minimum.

First Time DUI Penalties Up to one year in jail. Up to $2,500 in fines. A mandatory alcohol education class. A mandatory one-year driver's license suspension.

Under the changed law, you may apply for a restricted license that allows you to drive for any reason if you meet all of the following requirements: Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was 0.15 percent or less. This was your first DUI conviction.

For example, if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was 0.14 or below, most of the time you will not serve jail time for a first offense. If your BAC was between 0.15 and 0.20, you must serve a mandatory 5 days in jail at a minimum. If your BAC was greater than 0.20, you must spend at least 10 days in jail.

When a judge announces no bond, the defendant isn't eligible for release from county jail through bail as the judge has not set a bail amount. Instead, the arrested person has to remain in custody until the case concludes or a judge potentially sets bail at a later hearing.

In Virginia, the bail for a first-time DUI offense can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on the specific circumstances and the factors mentioned above.

Failing to post bond has several consequences: Extended Jail Time: You remain in custody until your court date, ranging from weeks to months. Court Appearances: Regular court appearances are required. Impact on Employment and Family: Prolonged jail time can lead to job loss and financial strain.

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Bail For Dui In Virginia