As a native of Roanoke, Virginia, I, attorney Wilson C. Pasley, am proud to provide dedicated legal representation to residents of the area I call home. Admitted to the bar in 2003 after graduating from law school at the College of William and Mary, I spent one year clerking in civil court in New Jersey before becoming a criminal prosecutor for the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office in Danville ? a position in which I acquired invaluable experience as a litigator. After five years of prosecuting offenses ranging from traffic tickets to violent crimes, I moved back to Roanoke to start my own law firm. My Various Areas Of Practice While family law is a significant part of my practice ? including matters such as divorce, child custody and visitation ? I still focus much of my efforts in the area of criminal defense, for which I find myself ideally suited given my history as a criminal prosecutor. Indeed, my unique legal background gives me a perspective and understanding of the law that many attorneys simply do not have. I also handle immigration cases, estate planning, bankruptcy law and commercial litigation. My law office is truly a one-stop shop for most of your legal needs. My Commitment To Honest, Personal Counsel When you seek legal guidance from the law firm of Wilson C. Pasley, PLC, you will enjoy not only honest, straightforward legal counsel, but personalized attention as well. From beginning to end, I will handle your entire case. You will never get lost in the shuffle. Regardless of whether your best interests can be achieved through settlement or litigation, I have the experience you need. At all times, you can count on me to provide thorough and persistent legal guidance.
Wilson C. Pasley is a Roanoke, Virginia, DUI Lawyer ready to fight for your rights. A former prosecutor, Wilson provides comprehensive legal criminal defense services for serious State of Virginia criminal charges such as DUI (driving under the influence) in Roanoke County and the city of Roanoke. Roanoke drunk driving cases are very complicated to prosecute if the Roanoke DUI defense attorney holds the prosecution to proper scientific standards. Unlike other crimes in Roanoke, Virginia this is in some ways an opinion crime. In other words, it is the opinion of the officer involved that causes a driver to be charged with a DUI. It involves subjective observations by the officer, which should be challenged aggressively. An officer, predisposed to look for a drunk driver, should be forced to thoroughly explain all of his observations and opinions. Technical points of the law determine whether a traffic stop is permissible, and whether evidence gathered as a result of that stop will be admissible at trial. Wilson C. Pasley can provide the expertise to analyze each case thoroughly and with a keen eye for these specific issues. Furthermore, breath and bodily fluid analysis can be flawed. DUI in Roanoke, VA Driving under the influence is defined as driving or operating an automobile or motor vehicle while under the influence of any alcohol or any narcotic drug or other self-administered drug, or while having a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more. “Under the influence” is a conclusory phrase, and a determination of whether one is or isn’t is very subjective. For this reason, a detailed analysis of all of the evidence to be presented in a DUI case is essential to ensure that every possible defense is uncovered and explored. Underage DUI driving under the influence An underage DUI is committed in Roanoke, Virginia when a person under 21 drives after illegally consuming alcohol or with a blood alcohol content of .02 or higher. Due to the serious nature of underage DUI related charges in Roanoke City or County, it is important that every possible defense is explored and in many cases, there is a defense. Again, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PLEAD GUILTY. What to do if you’ve been charged with a the city of Roanoke or Roanoke County, Virginia DUI? If you’ve been arrested and charged with drunk driving or driving under the influence in the City or County of Roanoke, Virginia, you’re facing criminal charges that have long-lasting and serious effects on your life.