Generally, motions to suppress are to be raised before trial and heard before trial unless the parties agree to consolidate the matters for trial. Please see Virginia Code 19.2-266.2. https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title19.2/chapter15/section19.2-266.2/

The motion to suppress can happen before court, or in some cases, the parties will agree to hear the matter before the trial. The judge will review the motion and hear the evidence regarding the motion and thereafter make a ruling.

The price will most likely go up if you are convicted and you will have to purchase supplemental insurance with a restricted license.

Not if you are able to defend against these charges in court. That is the first line of defending your CDL. If you are convicted of DWI/DUI your CDL will be revoked but I do not believe it is indefinite in VA.

Yes, the level of your blood alcohol level only creates a rebuttable inference of impairment. If the court finds beyond a reasonable doubt you drank enough alcohol to affect your speech, manner and disposition they can still convict you.

It depends on the practice in the individual jurisdiction you are being tried. The best thing to do is to reach out to your attorney in advance to secure a date.

You face serving the suspended sentence and additional fines that were imposed by the DUI conviction.

Yes you can. If it was truly private property the blood alcohol results may not be admissible against you. But in Virginia you can be convicted for DUI on private property. The definition of “Operation” by the courts is very broad. Simply having your key in the ignition is enough.

The Grand Jury would need to hear evidence from someone to determine if probable cause existed. The officer will most likely be present. If not, I would assume the Commonwealth Attorney would not present the case to the Grand Jury until the officer would be present.

No. If you are convicted of a DUI it is not able to be removed from your record.

Yes, but there could be some issues regarding spousal privilege.

The previous conviction is essential in proving the second.

On 3-11-18 at the same time your warrant states and usually you can pick up your license from the civil clerk of court the next business day.

If you were convicted it is not able to be expunged under Virginia Law.

It will not help your defense but it could serve as a good point of mitigation with the prosecution or the judge at sentencing.

It means you are agreeing with all the facts of the government that are being used to prove the elements of the charge. However, you can still present your own evidence that may mitigate or help your defense.

Is it possible that your charge could be reduced? Yes, it is possible but that depends on the facts of the case, the prosecution, the judge and police investigation. The best thing to do to increase your opportunity to have the case resolved favorably is to consult with an experienced DUI defense... View More

In Virginia if the keys are in the ignition and you are in the driver’s seat the case law holds that you are “operating” the vehicle. Hopefully your attorney can reach a favorable agreement with the Commonwealth.

Most likely the case would be continued to give the Commonwealth an opportunity to get the officer to court.

Any charge can potentially be reduced if you work out a plea agreement with the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. However, some Commonwealth Attorneys have different policies when it relates to discretion on DUI charges. Talk to a local attorney who can advise you on possibilities and the defences.