When you violate a traffic law, a police officer can pull you over and cite you for the violation. During the stop, the officer may have probable cause to ask you to submit to a breathalyzer test. If the results of the breathalyzer test imply that you have been drinking alcohol, you can be arrested […]
What Is the Definition of a DUI in Virginia? In every state in the nation, driving after consuming a certain amount of alcohol is illegal. While states have the autonomy to determine the limit that is illegal, all states maintain a .08 blood alcohol concentration limit. The following considers the definition of a DUI, or driving under […]
If I’m pulled over in Virginia for DUI, do I have to take a field sobriety test? When you are pulled over on suspicion of drunken driving in Virginia, one of three things may happen. The officer may let you go if he or she can readily determine that you are sober or arrest you […]
I am arrested for DUI in another state, how does that affect my Virginia Driver’s License? If you hold a driver’s license in Virginia and get arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in other state, that state will promptly inform Virginia of your transgression. That is because Virginia participates in the national […]
What Happens in Virginia if I Get a Second or Third DUI Virginia takes drunk driving very seriously, even when it’s a first offense. The consequences of being convicted of a second or third offense vary depending on your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and how long it’s been since your first conviction. If you’re facing […]
Drunk Driving Accidents in Virginia In Virginia, you are under the influence of alcohol if your blood alcohol measures at a certain level or above. For drivers over age 21, anything over 0.08 percent blood alcohol concentration is against the law. The amount decreases to 0.02 percent for drivers under 21 and 0.04 percent for […]
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs in Virginia: What You Need to Know Virginia has some of the country’s toughest laws on driving under the influence of alcohol. Likewise, Virginia also has tough laws punishing those who drive under the influence of drugs like cocaine, marijuana, or MDMA. Convictions for driving under the influence of […]
How do Ignition Interlock Systems Work? On our blog, we’ve discussed the stiff penalties faced by Virginia drivers who are found guilty of driving under the influence. One of the penalties imposed on all those convicted under Virginia’s DUI laws is the requirement that the convicted person only drive a vehicle that uses an ignition […]
When out on patrol, especially in the later hours of the night, police officers in Virginia will look for certain indications that a driver is driving while drunk or under the influence of drugs. While law enforcement tend not to publish the criteria they use, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) publishes a list […]
If you’ve recently been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Virginia, you may be wondering whether or not it’s worth the expense to hire an attorney to represent you. After all, aren’t these cases pretty straightforward? Considering how common DUIs are, how serious could the consequences of a conviction be? You may […]
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