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Facing a drunk driving charge requires you to consider various defense options. They can vary based on the circumstances of the case at issue. If your case goes to trial, part of the defense will likely be based on the claims the prosecutor is making, for example. In...
Drunk driving charges often begin with a field sobriety test performed on the side of the road. Many people assume these tests provide clear and objective proof of impairment, but the reality is often far more complicated. Field sobriety tests are designed to measure...
A DUI arrest in Virginia involving a minor passenger effectively starts two legal clocks. While you work to defend your driver’s license and freedom in criminal court, a parallel notification often goes to the state’s Child Protective Services (CPS) department. You...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are among the most serious traffic offenses prosecuted regularly in Virginia. Motorists accused of impaired driving face criminal charges rather than traffic citations. They may be subject to penalties that include...
You leave a party and drive home. Everything seems fine. Then blue lights flash in your rearview mirror. The officer spots a half-empty bottle of whiskey in your backseat, a leftover from the gathering. You never took a single sip while driving, yet now you face a...
Being stopped by law enforcement can feel routine at times, but it may also raise some questions about why the stop happened in the first place. Many people only realize later that the initial stop itself may not have been legally justified. When a DUI charge follows,...
People tend to assume that anyone who fails a breath test must be under the influence. However, the reality is that a variety of factors can influence the accuracy of chemical breath testing. Some people accused of drunk driving due to a failed breath test may have...
You are likely familiar with the following scenario: the police pull a vehicle over, ask the driver to get out and perform a series of tests, such as walking a straight line. If it’s a comedy movie, the main character breaks out into a cha-cha and everyone laughs....
Many DUI stops happen when people are heading home from the bar at the end of the night. This is why there is often a jump in DUI statistics when people turn 21. It is not that they were not drinking before that, but being able to go to a bar, club or restaurant means...
You’ve probably had several discussions with your teenager about drunk driving. The consequences for driving intoxicated while under the legal drinking age can carry some hefty fines, along with the suspension of their license and court-mandated programs. But what...
