Getting pulled over by an officer can be a nerve racking experience. If an officer suspects that you are driving under the influence in Virginia, you may be arrested for a DUI. An arrest occurs when you have been taken into police custody and are not free to leave. An...
Drunk Driving
University of Virginia quarterback faces drunk driving charges
Drunk driving has become prevalent amongst young people in this country. College students facing drunk driving charges have a lot to lose if they are found guilty. In addition to license suspension, hefty fines and substance abuse counseling, a DUI charge can remain...
Virginia Beach City Treasurer found not guilty of DWI
Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming, especially when those charges can lead to serious penalties. Each year, numerous Virginia residents are charged with DUI or DWI; however, not all are convicted. Making a defense against drunk driving charges could help...
What are the elements of a DUI offense?
It's no secret that law enforcement officials have cracked down on drunk driving all across the United States. With the hundreds of serious injuries and fatalities that occur each year in drunk driving accidents, this increased enforcement is clearly necessary. When a...
Virginia bus driver charged with driving under the influence
Many people associate DUI arrests with devastating car accidents resulting in serious injuries. However, it is important to know that even if there was no accident, you can still be arrested and charged with a DUI. One Virginia Beach bus driver learned this firsthand...
Two drivers face DUI charges after fatal Virginia Beach accident
Virginia Beach police are investigating a recent car accident that left one 33-year old woman dead. According to investigators, the accident occurred on a recent Sunday, around 2:30 a.m. A Chevy Malibu attempted to make a left turn onto Greenwich Road when a Ford...
How can I defend against drunk driving charges?
Getting pulled over for a DUI can be scary and overwhelming. However, a DUI arrest does not necessarily mean that you will be convicted. If you are facing DUI charges, there are many defenses potentially available to you that can protect you from long-term, serious...
Study: Driving under the influence of drugs is on the rise
A nationwide effort to cut down on drunk driving has apparently proven to be successful. Ad campaigns and law enforcement efforts to crackdown on DUIs seem to be working. Since 2007, the number of drunk drivers on the road has decreased by close to 33 percent....
Driving drunk and the consequences that come with it
When a driver gets behind the wheel, they may not be aware of the consequences that await them if they are found guilty of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In Virginia, first time offenders will have their driver's licenses revoked for one year and...
Defending against DUI charges may prove to be successful
Authorities have been cracking down on drunk driving all across the country. Virginia police officers are pulling drivers over everyday under suspicions of driving under the influence. If you get pulled over and charged with a DUI, you may not be sure what steps to...