In West Virginia and like anywhere else in the USA, it is illegal to drink and drive. West Virginia authorities will charge you for driving under the influence if the test shows you have a BAC of .08% or higher. Though the state of West Virginia has Zero Tolerance level for underage drivers, the court will only acknowledge the DUI charge if BAC result is .02%. Implied Law is in effect, which means refusal to take a test will result to license suspension and other penalties. 

If the court found out, through series of evaluation, that you are an alcohol dependent, you need to complete an alcohol education program and mandatory assessment/treatment to reduce the penalty. West Virginia MVD will not confiscate your vehicle but you have to comply to courts order for the installation and maintenance of ignition interlock device. You can apply for a hardship (provisional) license while your license is suspended but it is within the courts discretion to grant it or not. You just need to present a strong proof to earn it. 

To make sure that you can take back all your driving privileges and make yourself clear against DUI charges in West Virginia, hire a West Virginia DUI Attorney to handle your case. You can fill out the form in the left or give us a call so we can set you for an appointment with one of our West Virginia DUI Attorneys.