Choosing not to drive after drinking does not always prevent a DUI charge in Fairfax County, VA. If you were sleeping in your car and still charged, there may be opportunities to challenge the case and protect your future.

During a DUI stop in Fairfax County, police don’t always need your permission to search your car. From inventory searches after an arrest to the plain view doctrine, several legal exceptions allow officers to look inside your vehicle. Learn when a search may be unlawful, and how Battlefield Law Group can help protect your rights and your license if you’re facing DUI charges.