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I have been charged with a felony DUI 4th offense in 10 years. I have no felonies on my record as my other DUI's are DUI 1st and two DUI 2nd offenses. I have a pre-liminary hearing this Friday if the officer does not show up for the hearing can the case be dismissed?
answered on Jan 23, 2018
Most likely the case would be continued to give the Commonwealth an opportunity to get the officer to court.
I have been charged with a DUI 4th offense in 10 years. I have no felony charges on my record. My other DUI charges are DUI 1st and two DUI 2nd offenses. Can this charge still be considered a "wobbler" and be part of a plea bargain which may reduce this charge to a misdemeanor because of... View More 
answered on Jan 20, 2018
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.
Can a felony DUI in Virginia be a "wobbler" meaning can the prosecutor amend the charge to a misdemeanor as part of a plea deal. If so, can this be done at or before the preliminary hearing or at some point in the felony case process. I live in Caroline County, VA.
answered on Jan 12, 2018
A felony can only be reduced by a Plea Agreement or the Court finding the prior convictions are insufficient as a matter of law to lead to felony conviction.
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