Drunk Driving

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...

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...

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...

It’s easy to overindulge when you’re having a good time – and that’s often how many people end up with a drunk driving charge.  What can compound the problem is that a lot of people get tricked into believing one or more of the common myths that circulate about...

Some people arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Virginia cause crashes or drive in obviously unsafe ways prior to their arrest. Police officers can and do identify drunk and drugged drivers and arrest them to help make the roads a little safer...

Let’s make this clear: driving under influence (DUI) is a serious offense no matter where you are. A DUI conviction can impact your life in various ways. Besides showing up every time a background check is run against your name, a DUI conviction can strip you of...