On behalf of Mark B. Arthur, PC | Dec 22, 2019 | Drunk Driving
A TV station about two hours east of Lynchburg recently reported that Virginia’s drunk driving arrest rate ranks 37th in the nation. Our rate of arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol was 253.4 per 100,000 residents. The national average is 330 DUI arrests...
On behalf of Mark B. Arthur, PC | Nov 21, 2019 | Drunk Driving
Just try to find someone who doesn’t like Thanksgiving. It’s virtually impossible to find someone who doesn’t enjoy warm gatherings of friends and family filled with laughter, love and good food. However, the fun can come to a sudden halt when a Lynchburg police car...
On behalf of Mark B. Arthur, PC | Nov 7, 2019 | Drunk Driving
The penalties for driving while intoxicated (DWI) can seriously affect your life. You may not be able to drive for up to a year and pay fines to reinstate your license. The effect of these charges is enough for many drivers to negotiate a plea deal. Many states have a...
On behalf of Mark B. Arthur, PC | Oct 13, 2019 | Drunk Driving
Breathalyzers are one of the most common tools law enforcement uses to determine whether a driver has a blood alcohol content above the legal limit of .08%. Testing for marijuana, however, has been a challenge because the drug stays in the body for up to a month after...
On behalf of Mark B. Arthur, PC | Oct 3, 2019 | Drunk Driving
Carrying a driver’s license is both a responsibility and privilege. When Virginia issues you your license, you agree to abide by the rules of the road and that failure to do so could result in the suspension of your license. By obtaining a driver’s license, you also...
On behalf of Mark B. Arthur, PC | Jun 9, 2019 | Drunk Driving
If you have a history of drunk driving conviction in Virginia, or know someone who does, you may already be familiar with an ignition interlock device. This is an in-vehicle breathalyzer that requires you to provide a breath sample before driving and prevents you from...
On behalf of Mark B. Arthur, PC | May 5, 2019 | Drunk Driving
Young people in Virginia and across the country are looking forward to the summer months. Whether it means a long vacation soaking up the sun or taking on a summer job, students on break may also involve alcohol in their activities. As a parent or a student, you...
On behalf of Mark B. Arthur, PC | Apr 17, 2019 | Drunk Driving
When you are preparing to begin attending college in Virginia, you may have never considered the impact that socializing, partying and having a good time would potentially have on your educational experience. At Mark B. Arthur Attorney at Law, we are committed to...
On behalf of Mark B. Arthur, PC | Apr 14, 2019 | Drunk Driving
In Virginia, driving is taken very seriously. As such, if you break the law while on the road, you could be facing harsh penalties. This is especially true if you are facing multiple charges. Mark B. Arthur, PC, is here to explain how driving under the influence (DUI)...
On behalf of Mark B. Arthur, PC | Mar 28, 2019 | Drunk Driving
When Virginia college students get a DUI, they may worry about how this charge might affect their future. In some situations, students may be able to attend alcohol education classes. College students can typically attend the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Programs....
