Drunk Driving

Some people think that police officers can initiate traffic stops without any valid cause, but that’s not the case. Police officers must see a driver breaking a traffic law or have reasonable suspicion that the driver is involved in a crime.  In the case of suspected...

There are many ways for police officers to justify a drunk driving arrest. Frequently, chemical testing plays a key part in the case against an allegedly drunk driver. However, field sobriety testing is also an important law enforcement tool. Many motorists only have...

Many people believe that they can avoid DUI charges if they simply don’t go over the legal limit. For the majority of drivers, this limit has been set at a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08%. So, if someone just had one drink and had a BAC of 0.03%, they may think...

Drunk driving accidents cause thousands of fatalities every year in the U.S. Addressing this issue is a top priority for government authorities and local police forces. One way that the police tackle drunk driving is to pull vehicles over if they have a reasonable...

When faced with a potential DUI charge, many individuals might wonder if it's possible to fool a breath test. Breath tests, measure the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of individuals who are suspected of driving while impaired.  While numerous myths and...

Getting pulled over at a DUI stop can be an intimidating encounter. It might feel natural to answer the officer’s questions openly and honestly, hoping to explain the situation. However, if you are a U.S. citizen, you have the right to remain silent. This right...

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...

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...

Law enforcement agencies use a preliminary alcohol screening (PAS) device to measure alcohol concentration in a person's breath. It serves as an initial method to assess whether a driver is under the influence of alcohol. The use of a PAS device is straightforward yet...

For most drivers, the legal limit is a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08%. Some drivers are an exception to this rule, such as drivers who are under 21 or who are driving for commercial purposes. They will sometimes have much lower legal limits. However, the general...