Drunk Driving

While drinking and driving in Virginia are never okay, there are some people who find themselves with a DUI citation when they have been drinking very little, or maybe even nothing at all. This situation may sound unbelievable, but NPR reports that recent cases across...

Boating while intoxicated, or BUI, laws exist to keep boat operators, their passengers and others on the waterway safe. However, just because these laws exist doesn't mean they're always accurately enforced. Let's say you've invited your best friend to join you for a...

If you are a minor in Virginia, you most likely know that you are not permitted to purchase or possess alcohol until the age of 21. While there are a range of legal consequences that can occur if you partake in alcohol before that time, underage kids who drink are...

Being in an accident or being on the receiving end of a ticket in Lynchburg after drinking and getting behind the wheel can have a profound impact on a person’s life. The repercussions may be serious and a driving under the influence charge can stay on...

As a motorist in Virginia, you may run the risk of being asked to submit to a roadside breath test if a law enforcement officer suspects that you are drinking and driving. Although you face certain penalties if your refuse to participate in this test, studies show...

One of the biggest party nights of the year is approaching. Many people like to ring in the New Year with copious amounts of champagne and cocktails. Unfortunately, too many people still don't plan ahead, and they get behind the wheel after drinking too much. The...

Alcohol consumption makes Halloween one of the most dangerous nights of the year because more drivers and pedestrians are on the street. Knowing spirits and libations will be brewed in cauldrons everywhere and consumed over weekend costume parties, many local law...