You often hear people talk about different factors that can make someone more or less drunk after consuming the same amount of drinks. One example is that a smaller person may be over the legal limit while a larger person is still under it, even if they have the same...

NyQuil is one of the most popular cold and flu medicines. It also contains a sleep aid. The idea is that your body really needs to get rest to heal from the sickness. The medicine does not cure you, but it makes you tired and reduces your symptoms so that you can...

Could a conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI), public intoxication or underage drinking interfere with your college plans? Absolutely. University applications commonly include questions about any criminal record the applicant may have. The application is also...

A Virginia woman was taken into custody on drunk driving charges during the early morning hours of Sept. 9 after a Stafford County Sheriff’s Office deputy allegedly saw her driving the wrong way. The 38-year-old Manassas resident has also been charged with having an...

You get arrested and you ask the officer why they’re arresting you. When they tell you, you’re shocked. You had no idea that what you did was even illegal. You didn’t mean to break the law. You were just ignorant of that law. Can you use this as a defense? Generally...

If you have been stopped by the police and accused of drunk driving, you may decide to let it slide. If you have a busy life, you may consider it is the least of your worries. Or, you may have such a lack of faith in the system that you believe fighting a charge is...

A DUI arrest is serious business. You could face heavy fines and even be placed in jail. The good news is that knowing what to do if you’re stopped can help you protect yourself and may help you prevent serious consequences from the DUI charges. Initially, during the...