The law firm of Moheb Legal Defense, PLLC, is built upon the concept that good legal service starts with good communication between lawyer and client. When you work with our law firm, founding attorney Sheila Moheb will work closely with you throughout the legal process to pursue a result that suits your best interests. Personalized Representation At Moheb Legal Defense, PLLC, we always keep our clients’ best interests in mind when working on a case. When you schedule a consultation with our law office, attorney Moheb will give you an honest opinion of the challenges and opportunities ahead of you and help you take the next steps. Sometimes, this will mean negotiating a favorable plea deal. As your law firm, we will never advise you to accept a plea deal unless it is fair, reasonable and in your best interests. If we cannot reach a suitable agreement with prosecutors, we are more than willing to take your case in front of a jury. No matter how your case is resolved, attorney Sheila Moheb will stand by your side, providing attentive service and aggressive representation. At our law firm, we believe that clients should have access to their legal counsel whenever the need arises. When you work with Moheb Legal Defense, PLLC, you will be able to call or text your attorney any time you have a question or concern about your case. As a fluent speaker of Farsi and French, attorney Moheb is available to discuss your legal issue in whichever language you feel most comfortable with. You will never have to work through a translator or interpreter.
Driving Under the Influence / Driving While Intoxicated Driving Under the Influence is prohibited in the Commonwealth of Virginia under Virginia Code Section 18.2-266. If you have been charged with a DUI or DWI, you will need an aggressive and capable attorney to carefully review the facts surrounding your arrest and comprehensively examine the evidence against you. Even if you are a first-time offender, you face serious penalties, including: Conviction of Class 1 Misdemeanor Confinement in jail for not more than twelve months and/or a fine of not more than $2,500. Generally, first-time offenders with blood alcohol levels below 0.12, who did not cause an accident, will not go to jail. Instead, the Judge will usually suspend all of the jail time (usually 30 days), and assuming the Defendant maintains good behavior and obeys all court orders, you will not have to actually serve time in jail. Therefore, the sentence becomes unsupervised probation. Mandatory Ignition Interlock A device is attached to your car, which prohibits your car from starting unless you are alcohol free. You will be required to blow into this device before starting your car, and every 10-20 minutes while operating your car. The equipment will log your BAC level during each use. If you test positive while driving, or attempt to tamper with the interlock system, the cars horn will sound, and its high beam lights will flash on and off. Virginia Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program (VASAP) This is a 20-hour program which focuses on substance abuse and driving, substance abuse and health, and self evaluation of potential for substance abuse. You will be tested for alcohol/drugs. If tested positive for either, you will immediately be reclassified for treatment. License Suspension All persons convicted of DUI are, by law, required to lose their driving privileges for one year (or three years for subsequent offenses). The Judge no longer has discretion over this punishment. However, he may order restricted driving privileges which would allow you to drive to and from work or medical appointments. There are a number of defenses that can be asserted to reduce the charge or fight the allegations altogether, and Moheb Legal Defense will not hesitate to take your case to trial if your rights have been violated. Call today to discuss the particular facts of your case, and we will begin preparing a pretrial strategy to provide the best possible defense for you.