Q: Felony DUI Weekend Jail Time
I have the possibility of being convicted of a DUI 3 in Caroline County, VA with 90 days in jail. Does anyone know if it is possible to serve the jail time on the weekends in Caroline County?
A: By statute, Virginia law allows misdemeanor jail sentences to be served on weekends or nonconsecutive days. However, there is no provision allowing felony time to be served on weekends. Felony time must be served consecutively and there is no statute authorizing weekends for a felony sentence. Your attorney representing you on this case is the one you should ask about the potential outcomes in your specific case. If you do not yet have an attorney, then I recommend you hire one to represent you.
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