In Virginia, drunk driving is punished by statues that refer to it as driving while intoxicated, or driving under the influence of alcohol. The legal limit for drinking and driving in Virginia for an adult is .08. What that means is that if you have a blood alcohol content of .08 or more in Virginia, […]
Virginia has many laws that cover the intersection of driving and alcohol. Drinking and driving is just one of many activities that Virginia law criminalizes. Virginia doesn’t actually have an open container statute that prohibits you from just simply having an open container in a vehicle. However, we do have a statute that prohibits drinking […]
The police use checkpoints or roadblocks to try to enforce different traffic laws and traffic objectives, such as catching people who are drinking while driving. If you were caught in one of these checkpoints there is good news for you. These cases can be beaten! DUI Checkpoints Have Specific Rules The law in Virginia says […]
Have you ever wondered just how far a dedicated football fan will travel to see the action live? You would be surprised to find out that some will miss a hot date or even their own birthday! And of course, what comes hand and hand with a football game? Tailgating! Find out how much beer […]
If you’re facing a charge of DUI in Virginia you may be wondering what type of charge you’re actually looking at. Is a DUI a felony or is a DUI a misdemeanor? The very nature of your DUI charge will depend upon essentially your prior driving record. A DUI in Virginia can be felony or […]
If you’re found guilty of Virginia DUI, an ignition interlock device will be required for your restricted license. You’ll need it for at least six months. The best way to avoid ignition interlock is of course to be found not guilty of the offense. Call me today at 540.318.5824 to begin your defense. Fredericksburg ignition […]
If you’re charged with DWI / DUI in Virginia, you may get an odd form given to you at court or mailed to you by the prosecutor. If you don’t have an attorney yet, you’re probably scratching your head about it. Let me explain what the form means. What does it look like? But before […]
Before I write a word about the above headline, please note that I respect law enforcement officers and the tough (and deadly) job they have. I am honored to work beside the skilled men and women who keep us safe around Fredericksburg, and I am happy to call many of them my friends. But I’m […]
A Roanoke woman was charged in Bedford County with reckless driving, DWI, and driving on a DWI-suspended license in relation to a one-vehicle accident that occurred in January. However, she wasn’t the driver. She was a passenger! The accident occurred when the car ran off the highway and flipped. The defendant, who was sitting in […]
Guest post from The Law Offices of David Michael Cantor. David and his team are very experienced in defending clients accused of DUI Drugs in Arizona and Marijuana Possession in Arizona. Many people may hold a misconception about the meaning of a DUI. A DUI is most commonly associated with drinking alcohol. However, the literal […]
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