DUI

A driving under the influence (DUI) charge is possible anytime police officers catch someone on the road with an elevated blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Even those who might be slightly under the legal limit could face prosecution if they demonstrate a clearly...

While there are several minor traffic offenses, driving under the influence (DUI) certainly does not fit into this category. Tackling drunk driving is a top priority for law enforcement across Virginia.  If the police suspect that a driver is drunk, they have the...

A chemical breath test is often the most compelling evidence in a drunk driving case. When a motorist fails a chemical breath test, police officers can arrest them if they haven't already. Prosecutors can point to their elevated blood alcohol concentration (BAC) as...

College birthday parties are a staple of student life, and being invited for one over the weekend can be the highlight of a long and tedious week on campus. Birthday parties are an opportunity to catch a much-needed break and catch up with friends from other...

Police officers must ensure that the roads under their jurisdiction are as safe as possible. This means watching for signs that anything is amiss. One specific behavior they have to be vigilant about is drunk driving. In order to get drunk drivers off the roads,...

The police have several methods to confirm whether a driver is drunk. The police may begin by questioning whether a driver had been drinking. They may even ask drivers to perform physical exercises called field sobriety tests to help the police spot signs of...

Motorists who have driven for years sometimes no longer recall the details of Virginia traffic statutes. They might then make mistakes during an interaction with the police officer that could increase their risk of criminal prosecution. There are very clear...

It’s easy to assume that you’re definitely going to be convicted on drunk driving allegations if the police give you a breath test. This test will provide scientific proof that you are over the legal limit. As such, you assume you will be convicted in court. Don’t...

Sobriety checkpoints are legally controversial. Some people believe that they shouldn’t be used because of the lack of reasonable suspicion. But the law does allow for the use of sobriety checkpoints in Virginia right now. What some of these critics will say, however,...

Virginia police officers arrest people for driving under the influence (DUI) infractions because of poor driving skills, a car crash or a failed breath test. Someone accused of a DUI offense in Virginia could end up serving a sentence in state facilities. They may...