As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know the fallout from a Virginia DUI conviction, including loss of liberty
through possible jail time and through probation supervision (and, therefore, risk of future jail for any probation violation finding); loss of driving privileges with stingy restricted driving privileges with the ignition interlock when granted; risks to security clearances; risks to such professionals as military members, police officers and health care professionals; risks to non-United States citizens; and harm to one's reputation.