If you get pulled over by a police officer, they’re likely going to have some questions for you. They may ask you where you are going, if you have been drinking, where you are coming from, if you know how fast you were driving or something else of this nature. But do...
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DUI
Are all drivers subject to the same legal limit?
“The legal limit” is often referenced in alleged drunk driving cases. Once someone has broken bright line, the court can presume that they were impaired while driving. This is why police officers will engage in breath tests after making a traffic stop, because the...
Field sobriety tests can be failed by sober drivers
Field sobriety tests are used so that police officers can determine if they think someone may be impaired. They are a form of evidence, and can sometimes be used in court. They may lead to the use of a breath test if the officer thinks that the driver is impaired...
Tips for navigating a traffic stop
There’s no doubt that a traffic stop can be a stressful experience. You may have never been pulled over before. You’re very concerned about the ramifications in the event that this happens to you, and you certainly don’t want to make any mistakes. By keeping a few...
Can you “trick” a breathalyzer test?
Breathalyzer tests are used to determine a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) quickly and non-invasively. Law enforcement agencies rely on these devices to identify drivers under the influence. However, some individuals have tried to trick these tests,...
Can you speed up how fast you get sober?
You need to drive home, but you know you’ve been drinking and you’re worried that you may be over the legal limit. You know that you should wait until your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) declines on its own. This happens at a rate of about 0.015% per hour. But...
What defense options do you have if you are charged with DUI?
Drunk driving is not only dangerous, it is also illegal. If you are charged and convicted of drunk driving, you might pay a heavy legal and personal price. Fortunately, like any legal matter, you are presumed innocent until proven guilty. If you are charged with...
Don’t let a tailgate party land you in jail
Tailgate parties are most closely associated with football season. However, any kind of sporting or entertainment event can be a popular tailgate party venue. If you’ve already parked and you’re not going to be driving for at least several hours, you shouldn’t be...
Should you drive if you’re the ‘most sober’?
You may find yourself in a situation where everyone else at a social gathering or event is highly intoxicated, and you are deemed to be the most sober person there. For instance, this will sometimes happen to college students who go to off-campus apartments for social...
Is a DUI a felony offense in Virginia?
If you’ve found yourself in the awful position of being pulled over and arrested by the police for driving under the influence, you’ll no doubt be worried about what’s coming next. Will I lose my license? Will I go to jail? Am I going to be fined? These are just a...
