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...
The negatives resulting from a drunk driving conviction go beyond legal consequences. When a Virginian is convicted of any crime, particularly driving under the influence, their reputation in the community takes a hit. This is particularly true for highly respected...
Driving drunk in Virginia can have serious consequences, regardless of how many prior offenses you have. However, penalties will vary based on the circumstances of your case. It is helpful to know what a DUI is and what you may be facing if you are charged with one.If...
The holiday season is well underway, and for many of our readers this means indulging in some holiday cocktails. Before you drive home, you should be aware that there has been an increase in drunk driving cases in Virginia during the holidays. Over the 2015...
If you have been arrested for a DUI in Virginia, you may be wondering what the next steps are. Your first move after your DUI arrest should usually be to begin to assess the appropriate legal defense strategies, and figure out whether you should plead guilty or not...
