while I didn't write it, here's a good break down covering a lot what I mentioned.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.and...ginia-dui/amp/
Also consider a DWI will cost about $10k-$15k for average first offenders in Virginia. A simple first refusal will cost Attorney Legal Fees only plus dmv reinstatement fee. [roughly $2k or less, depending on case]