Summer is in full swing, many of us like to plan a vacation out to the beach or into the woods for camping, or even stay home and enjoy some local festivities including parades and fireworks. Many also like to host or head out to family or friend's barbeque parties....
The day began innocently enough. It was a Sunday afternoon in Portsmouth, and you and a few buddies went out to the ball game. A few beers and a few hotdogs later, the game is over and you head over to bar. A couple more rounds are consumed and then you head towards...
Many people throughout the United States, including those from the Portsmouth, Virginia area like to enjoy St. Patrick's Day and celebrate Irish heritage by attending parades, listening to Irish music, eating corned beef and cabbage and going out for some Guinness...
One of the most common criminal charges people face is a DUI charge. Under Virginia law, you are not permitted to drive if you have a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher. However, even if your BAC level is under .08, you may still be arrested for a DUI if an...
A drunk driving charge can be one of the most difficult things you ever have to face in your life. However, it is important to remember that just because you were charged with a DUI, does not mean you will be convicted.A Virginia woman was recently accused of being...
Facing drunk driving charges in Virginia can be overwhelming for many motorists. The Blood Alcohol Concentration limit in all 50 states is .08 percent. This means that you can be charged with a DUI if you were driving with a blood alcohol level of .08 percent or...
With the legalization of recreational marijuana use in some states, some researchers believe that there have been twice as many fatal pot-related accidents in those states. Virginia authorities have noted that some drivers believe that smoking marijuana before getting...
Many DUI cases in the state of Virginia center on the blood alcohol concentration of the driver at the time of the accident or vehicle stop. If an officer suspects that a driver has been drunk driving, he will typically ask the driver to take a test to measure his...
Many Virginia residents are aware that state drunk driving laws are strict. That's part of the reason why facing drunk driving charges can be so overwhelming. Also, the consequences of a DUI can impact every aspect of your life.Under certain circumstances, Virginia...
Virginians know that drunk driving can result in DUI charges. But, what about driving under the influence of drugs?According to a 2010 survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 10 million Americans drove while under the influence of...