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...
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Can you be charged with DUI if you weren’t even driving?
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...
What is a PAS device?
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...
You can still get a DUI when you’re under the legal limit
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...
Can a first-time DWI lead to an IID requirement in Virginia?
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) convictions can lead to a variety of different penalties. Judges may sentence people to incarceration or probation. Large fines are often a mandatory penalty. Many people lose their driver's license over a DUI offense. There are other...
4 common myths about drunk driving
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...
What is reasonable suspicion in drunk driving stops?
Being pulled over by law enforcement can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially if you're suspected of driving under the influence. One critical concept to understand in this situation is reasonable suspicion. This legal standard plays a significant role in the...
3 ways you can challenge your BAC test result
Being arrested for drunk driving is not only frightening but embarrassing as well. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you risk losing your driver’s license, paying fines, missing work and, worst of all, going to jail. Additionally, you may have a criminal...
What to know about DUI accusations and possible arrests
Driving home after a few drinks may seem commonplace and harmless. However, should you have the proverbial “one too many” cocktails, you could face serious legal complications if law enforcement pulls you over due to suspicion of driving while under the influence of...
3 mistakes to avoid after a DUI arrest
Being stopped by the police for driving under the influence (DUI) can be confusing, as many activities occur at a go. For this reason, you need to pay attention to everything that happens when you are stopped, and your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above the...