When the police motion at you to stop your car, your first reaction might be panic. Yet panicking is what gets many people into trouble that they could have avoided by staying calm. What does it mean when the police tell you to pull over? It means pull over, and at...
Month: August 2021
Common defenses in DUI cases
Many drunk driving cases in Virginia and around the country are resolved in the same way: Toxicology evidence is used to establish intoxication, and the defendant then pleads guilty in return for charging or sentencing concessions. However, there are situations where...
How much does car insurance increase after a drunk-driving conviction?
When you’re stopped by the police and end up under arrest for drunk driving, your thoughts may jump to wondering how you’re going to keep your license and how much this could cost you. While your priority will be to defend against the charges, a conviction is still...
What exactly constitutes reckless driving?
You’ve probably heard the term “reckless driving” before, but do you know what kinds of actions constitute reckless driving? Reckless driving is any kind of driving with wanton disregard for others’ rights and safety. Since this term is so broad, it can cover many...