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For most drivers, the legal limit is a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08%. Some drivers are an exception to this rule, such as drivers who are under 21 or who are driving for commercial purposes. They will sometimes have much lower legal limits. However, the general...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) convictions can lead to a variety of different penalties. Judges may sentence people to incarceration or probation. Large fines are often a mandatory penalty. Many people lose their driver's license over a DUI offense. There are other...
News stories about young people who have died as the result of hazing incidents in college – most of them young men – have seemingly become more common in recent years. Some have been here in Virginia. Many states, including ours, have enacted hazing laws to try to...
Not all drug charges are alike. There are all kinds of factors that have to be considered when someone is charged with a drug crime – including the type of drug or drugs involved. The government has divided all drugs into “schedules” according to their known medical...
Teenagers tend to like pushing the boundaries. It’s natural for adolescents to go out with friends and have a laugh. Nonetheless, the line between fun acts and unlawful acts can be quite thin sometimes. Countless teenagers have found themselves facing charges due to...
Forgery is a serious offense that can have far-reaching consequences. It involves the creation or alteration of documents, objects or financial transactions with the intent to deceive. Before we delve into the defenses, it’s crucial to understand what forgery...
Thefts from retailers of all types and sizes have gotten out of control throughout the country – including here in Virginia. They’ve gone far beyond “shoplifting” and become organized, brazen and sometimes violent – as well as highly costly. Often, they involve large...
The state of Virginia regulates drugs of all types. There are rules in place that concern the use and distribution of prescription drugs and numerous laws against the possession and distribution of prohibited substances as well. Those accused of a drug violation may...
It’s easy to overindulge when you’re having a good time – and that’s often how many people end up with a drunk driving charge. What can compound the problem is that a lot of people get tricked into believing one or more of the common myths that circulate about...
The pressure to succeed academically has led some college students to turn to substances known as study drugs. These are typically prescription medications for treating disorders like ADHD but are misused to enhance concentration and academic performance. While some...
