A night out with friends, a celebratory dinner or even unwinding after a long week – all of these activities might involve alcohol. When the fun ends, the question of safely getting home arises. Driving under the influence can be tempting, especially when you feel...
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Can you be charged with DUI if you weren’t even driving?
Under Virginia law, you can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol even if you aren’t actually driving a vehicle. How does that make sense? It all has to do with the state law. According to Virginia Code § 18.2-266, it’s illegal to either “driver...
Can you sever your case if you have co-defendants?
It’s not uncommon for multiple people to be charged with committing the same criminal act. From a “white collar” offense like money laundering to a “street crime” like theft or dealing drugs, two or more people are often involved. Prosecutors often like to try...
