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The Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP) is a court-ordered education and treatment program. Failure to complete VASAP will trigger serious penalties. Successful completion will require 1) attending appointments and classes, 2) abstaining from drug and alcohol use, 3) properly using the ignition interlock device if ordered, and 4) not getting arrested or charged with new violations. A VASAP violation can trigger more supervision, new charges, loss of restricted driving privileges, and jail.
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Experienced VA Defense Counsel for VASAP Non-Compliance Violation Cases
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is a Virginia criminal defense firm that specializes in defending clients accused of VASAP violations. Our VASAP violation lawyers possess over 60 years of combined experience and are routinely recognized for legal excellence and high ethical standards. If you have been accused of violating any provision of your VASAP requirements, then you will need a skilled attorney to present your best defense before the Court. VASAP caseworkers report violations the Judge. Our firm is a recognized “Best Law Firm” according to U.S. News & World Report. We represent clients across Virginia. Our attorneys have an established reputation for effectively representing clients accused of VASAP violations. You can benefit from our experience – Let us review your case!
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VASAP Violations Carry Penalties Similar to the Prior DUI Conviction
Common VASAP offenses include missing appointments or classes, new criminal charges, failing alcohol or drug tests, ignition interlock issues or failure to follow instructions. New alcohol or substance abuse-related charges and positive ignition interlock samples are typically more difficult to defend. If your VASAP caseworker believes you violate the terms of the VASAP program, then a non-compliance letter will be sent to the Court. This non-compliance report will trigger the Court to issue criminal charges. Penalties may include incarceration so these allegations should be taken very seriously.
VASAP Ignition Interlock Violation Legal Defense
VASAP monitors court ordered ignition interlock. An ignition interlock device is a breathalyzer-like device that is installed in a motor vehicle to prevent a driver from operating the vehicle if they have consumed alcohol. If the driver’s breath sample registers a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above a predetermined limit, the vehicle will not start. There are also random rolling retests while driving to ensure that no alcohol has been consumed since starting the vehicle. In some cases, the ignition interlock has malfunctioned or there may be other defenses to your VASAP violation allegation. Ignition interlock violations are criminal offenses that can carry stiff penalties. Contact a top rated VASAP defense attorney.
VASAP Non Compliance Violation Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers is a legal rating service comprised of outstanding lawyers from over 70 practice areas including VASAP defense who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This organization recognizes the top rated lawyers nationwide across a variety of practice areas and firm sizes using a patented process of independent research and peer input. Our VASAP defense attorneys have been recognized by this publication since 2009. No more than five percent of the Virginia lawyers are named to this list and no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list. This recognition is merit based. Retain a VASAP defense lawyer who has been recognized with this elite award.
Skilled Virginia Criminal Defense Attorneys Represent VASAP Clients
Properly defending a VASAP allegation is critically important because so much is on the line. First and foremost, nobody wants to go to jail. The often overlooked component to VASAP cases is the prior suspended sentence. A suspended sentence can have several months of jail time that can be activated by the Judge if its determined that you violated the terms of a prior Court order. A VASAP offense can put you in jeopardy of having a previously suspended jail sentence imposed.
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5/18/2021 | Updated 10/17/2024