What Are the Penalties for a Marijuana DUI in Virginia?
On July 1, 2021, marijuana became legal for recreational use in Virginia. So can you get a DUI for weed? Yes. If the police catch you driving while “stoned,” Virginia will charge you with driving while intoxicated. You can characterize that charge as either DUI or DUID (driving under the influence of drugs). The […]
MoreWhat You Need to Know About Speeding in Virginia as an Out-of-State Resident
If you ever drive in Virginia, you need to know something about Virginia traffic laws, especially Virginia speeding tickets. Did you know that you can go to jail over a Virginia speeding ticket? Even if your speeding offense is not serious enough to warrant jail time, you could still place your ability to drive in […]
MoreCan I Get Pulled Over Driving High in Virginia?
In Virginia, driving while high can get you into just as much trouble as driving drunk can. It can be more difficult, however, for Virginia to convict you for driving while high on certain drugs such as marijuana. Keep in mind that Virginia can convict you even if the substance that you are high on […]
MoreWhat Can Cause a False Positive on a Breathalyzer Test?
Many states across the nation have statutes criminalizing the operation of motor vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or other narcotics. In most cases, DUI laws prevent intoxicated drivers from operating motor vehicles and allow law enforcement to arrest individuals who violate the law. However, circumstances can arise when police officers improperly arrest or […]
MoreWhat Are the Penalties for a Fourth Offense DUI in Virginia?
Drunk driving results in the loss of thousands of lives each year across the state of Virginia. In fact, 264 of Virginia’s 827 traffic fatalities involved the presence of alcohol. Virginia criminalizes the act of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, and law enforcement authorities enforce DUI statutes with consistency. In […]
MoreHow much does a Virginia reckless driving lawyer cost?
The cost of hiring a Virginia reckless driving lawyer is less than the potential cost of not hiring one. If you received a reckless driving ticket, you are probably wondering what to do about it and how much does it even cost to hire a VA reckless driving lawyer? Many of my clients have never […]
MoreWhat Is Velocitation and What Are the Penalties?
Velocitation Definition Have you ever driven on a highway thinking that you are going with the flow of traffic, only to suddenly realize that you’re going a lot faster than you thought? Or have you ever exited the highway onto local roads and felt like your car was crawling? This phenomenon is called velocitation. Velocitation […]
MoreAre There Penalties for Refusing to Take a Breathalyzer Test in Virginia?
Refusing a breathalyzer test can be a crime in Virginia. If you refuse a breathalyzer test under certain circumstances, you will probably violate Virginia Code section 18.2-268.3. The bad news is that Virginia can convict you of refusing a breathalyzer test even if you are acquitted of DUI. Virginia DUI Laws In Virginia, you are […]
MoreVirginia Misdemeanor and Felony Classifications
If you’re accused of violating the law in Virginia, you may be wondering if you’re charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. The difference between a Virginia misdemeanor and a felony is what the potential range of punishments are. In general, a misdemeanor only carries jail up to 12 months, and a felony carries possible […]
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Virginia Ignition Interlock – From Install to Violation
What is ignition interlock? Ignition interlock is a device that is installed in your vehicle, locking down your ignition so that you can’t start the vehicle without going through the device. The point of ignition interlock in Virginia is to determine whether or not the operator of the vehicle has alcohol in their system. Some […]
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