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...
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....
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...
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...
Despite warnings from the media, law enforcement officials and other members of the community, many drivers in Portsmouth still drive while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Those who drive under the influence can be convicted of DUI and face numerous...
Virginia DUI convictions can greatly affect the lives of many people, especially the life of the person who was convicted. Avoiding these convictions is possible with the right defense in place. The Virginia Beach city treasurer, John Atkinson, will need to...
A DUI conviction in Virginia can have serious lifelong consequences, but it is important to remember that not all drivers accused of driving under the influence will be found guilty.Many DUI cases are centered on the initial vehicle stop. When an officer makes a stop,...
Driving a motor vehicle in Virginia can present some issues. These usually come in the form of an automobile accident, but they could also involve more serious problems. In some cases, officers might suspect that alcohol was a factor and will ask a driver to submit to...
As it stands now, many arresting officers in Virginia handle first offense DUI charges on their own without the involvement of prosecutors. This can make things difficult for law enforcement officers who have to testify and go up against defense attorneys trained to...
After being cooped-up indoors for months due to a brutally cold winter, Americans made sure to get out and travel this Memorial Day weekend. Along with the backyard barbeques and trips to the swimming pool, there were unfortunately a few accidents on the road.One...