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. , is here to explain how driving under the...
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Alcohol education for college students with DUIs
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....
What are your rights at a DUI checkpoint?
If you are like many Virginia drivers, you may question the legality of DUI checkpoints. With St. Patricks' Day just around the corner, your query may become more urgent as you make plans with classmates and attempt to map out the safest way to get from point A to...
How does being arrested work?
As a resident of Virginia who has gotten into some trouble with the law, you know that the arrest process can be a scary one to deal with firsthand. It's important to know what's happening in advance. FindLaw takes a look at the chronology of an arrest, so that you...
Alcohol use by veterans leads to increase in drunk driving
It can be hard for Virginia veterans to readjust after returning home from active duty. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, many veterans turn to drinking alcohol as a coping mechanism. There is a link between PTSD and problems with...
How does night driving interact with DUI?
As someone attending college in Virginia, you are likely aware of the fact that people often host their celebrations in the evenings. Even academic or work-related parties with alcohol will usually take place in the later hours of the day. However, night driving can...
Ways that an officer may check your BAC level
Residents in Virginia who are held on suspicion of drinking while driving will likely be subjected to any number of tests. Police will do this to determine whether or not it is actually a DUI-related incident. Here are some of the actions that an officer may...
How do college students stay sober?
When students start their first year of college in Virginia, they may not consider how they will handle alcohol. Students may easily find themselves involved with alcohol, though, and it is important for them to understand how they can enjoy college life while...
A recap on the risks associated with alcohol for college students
At the law office of , we are looking forward to the start of another school year as much as proud parents and excited students are. The beginning of college is an important milestone for college students in Virginia and across the country....
42 DUI arrests in 48 hours
Over any given holiday period it seems that people in Virginia hear plenty about drunk driving checkpoints that may be setup as well as additional patrols set up to scout for potential drunk drivers. Certainly everyone in the area would agree that public safety is...

