Virginia is known for having strict drunk driving laws. However, there are a range of fines and jail time depending on the facts of your situation. The Virginia DMV provides information on how different factors affect potential DUI penalties.One important variable is...

If a police officer has reason to believe you're driving under the influence of alcohol, they're likely to take immediate action by pulling your vehicle to the side of the road. As scary as it may be, there are steps you can take at this time to hopefully avoid an...

Throughout the country, different states and communities now hold widely varying opinions about how to address drug abuse and drug-related crime. Some states are changing their laws to reflect these updated views. Virginia maintains drug laws that still criminalize...

There are so many laws related to alcohol sales and consumption that many people are unaware of. That lack of information won't protect you if you find yourself in a legally dangerous situation. College students, in particular, are often vulnerable to facing charges...

In a college town, students sometimes get a bit of a bad reputation. Older people may assume they have less regard for the law and that they tend to get into more trouble. The cliched college experience, after all, includes underage drinking, drug use and frequent...

Getting pulled over by law enforcement is typically a frightening experience. This is particularly true if you have recently had a drink. You may believe that you are not impaired while still feeling nervous about the outcome of the interaction with police. Many...

You go to the bar, and you honestly feel like you take it pretty easy. Everyone else in your group drinks far more than you do. You came out for the social atmosphere and, while you are not against drinking, you did not really plan to get intoxicated. You have a few...

Young adults in college often learn through personal experiences as much as through college courses. Going out with friends and making mistakes is a sure way to gain real-world experience. Unfortunately, some kinds of college experimentation could result in a criminal...