Individuals who are under the age of 21 are prohibited from possessing or consuming alcohol in the state of Virginia. Furthermore, they will likely be charged with DUI if they attempt to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of more than 0.02. Motorists...
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Understanding drug crimes and associated charges in Virginia
Allegations of drug crimes can cause significant problems for people in Virginia. The mere act of drug possession can result in a variety of penalties. There are, however, different categories of drug possession. For example, if a person has a relatively small amount...
Do you plan to challenge your Breathalyzer results?
After receiving DUI charges because you failed a Breathalyzer test during a traffic stop, you may feel like you have no options when it comes to building a defense. It is true that you have a very difficult road ahead of you, but you may still have a number of ways to...
Implied consent laws make refusing a test a potential crime
A police officer pulls you over or you get caught up in a roadblock enforcement effort. After briefly interacting with you, the officer says he or she believes you are under the influence and asks you to exit the vehicle. From there, you know you'll face a field...
Do you understand Virginia’s ignition interlock program for DUIs?
Most people who live in Virginia already know that the state has a reputation for dealing harshly with those accused of driving under the influence (DUI). There are fines and mandatory minimum jail sentences for those convicted or who plead guilty to drunk driving...
Simple marijuana possession could end your college career
Laws around marijuana have become more lenient in many states over recent years. More than half of the states around the country have legalized adult recreational marijuana use or medical marijuana use for people with qualifying conditions. Virginia is not one of...
What’s required to prove prescription drug possession?
Imagine you were going for a walk in your Lynchburg neighborhood when, out of nowhere, a police officer pulls up and starts asking you questions. Pretty soon, the officer has you in handcuffs and is driving you to the police station on charges of prescription drug...
Can you get kicked out of college for a DUI?
You're at a house party with some friends, legally drinking during your senior year of college. At midnight, finally admitting to yourself that you have a class early the next morning, you decide to drive back to your own apartment. You can still get seven hours of...
College crimes still lead to penalties: Protection is necessary
In college, it's normal for teens and young adults to make mistakes. The important thing for your children to understand is that those mistakes could end up leading to criminal charges, even if it's a first offense and honest mistake. There are several crimes that...
Can your car be impounded in Virginia?
You thought it would be fun to go out with your friends, and while it was, you probably had a little too much to drink. You were stopped by the police, and they arrested you at the scene. They informed you that your blood alcohol concentration was over the .08 percent...
