READY TO TELL YOUR SIDE OF THE STORY? CONTACT ME

DUI Penalties in West Virginia: First, Second, and Third Offenses

Frank Walker Jan. 29, 2026

West Virginia takes DUI charges seriously, with penalties increasing significantly for repeat offenses.

First-Offense DUI

Often charged as a misdemeanor, penalties may include fines, license suspension, and possible jail time.

Second-Offense DUI

A second DUI carries harsher penalties, including mandatory jail time and longer license suspension.

Third-Offense DUI

A third DUI is typically charged as a felony and may result in prison time.

Defending DUI Charges

Breathalyzer accuracy, traffic stops, and field sobriety tests can all be challenged by a skilled attorney.

About Frank Walker Law

Attorney Frank Walker of Frank Walker Law is a National Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer, and Personal Injury Attorney who has been recognized as a Super Lawyer, a member of the National College for DUI DefenseBest Attorneys in AmericaBest Law firms of AmericaAmerica’s Greatest Attorneys, and a Top AVVO Rated attorney, with offices in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and Morgantown West Virginia.

Additionally, you can find Attorney Walker on YouTubeTikTok, the Pittsburgh Attorney Podcast and the West Virginia Attorney Podcast, where he gives legal tips (not advice!) and discusses the pressing legal issues of the day.

If you or someone you love are facing criminal charges or are seriously injured in an accident, contact Attorney Frank Walker immediately at 412-532-6805 (Pittsburgh)304-413-0179 (Morgantown), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for aggressive and experienced Criminal Defense or Representation in a Civil Case.