As soon as you passed your driving test you realized that being on the roads is a huge responsibility. You take this very seriously and go out of your way to be a conscientious driver. Unfortunately, you’ve been pulled over, and law enforcement is accusing you of...
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Sucking pennies and eating paper won’t help you avoid a DUI
Ever since Breathalyzers and similar devices designed to measure a suspected drunk driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) levels came widely into use back in the 1990s, a whole host of urban myths have sprung up about how to “beat” these tests. Will popping a penny in...
Can you keep your field sobriety test results out of court?
Prosecutors in Virginia will make use of every scrap of evidence they have to build a criminal case. When trying to prosecute a charge related to driving under the influence (DUI) allegations, a prosecutor relies on a combination of officer testimony, video footage...
How can a DUI conviction impact your career?
Many people do not appreciate that getting convicted for driving under influence (DUI) is a big deal. Unfortunately, it actually is. A conviction for drunk driving can lead to serious legal consequences. However, there is more to a DUI conviction than getting your...
Dumb mistakes drivers make when pulled over for a suspected DUI
When an officer pulls you over because they think you've had too much to drink, small mistakes can lead to major consequences. Everything you say and all of your actions can help an officer build a case against you. If they gather enough evidence to justify arresting...
Can you get a DUI for driving with an open container?
Virginia has no laws that specifically prohibit having open containers of alcohol in your vehicle. Instead, the language of the law reads as follows: “It is unlawful for any person to consume an alcoholic beverage while driving a motor vehicle upon a public highway of...
Potential reasons a breath test may be invalid
When someone is given a breath test after being arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, they may assume that there's nothing else they can do. They take the test, it shows that they are over the legal limit, and they figure that they have no choice but to accept those...
3 alcohol-related behaviors that increase your DUI risk
Anytime you drive after drinking, there's a possibility that you could get stopped by the police. Being responsible about how much alcohol you consume and how quickly after drinking you get behind the wheel can reduce your chances of getting arrested for driving under...
How do the police know if you are driving while high?
At this time, there exists no established test to determine if a motorist is too high on marijuana to operate a vehicle safely. However, since recreational weed is now allowed in Virginia, more residents than ever face DUI convictions for drugged driving. With the...
What if you drive when you don’t know you’ve been drugged?
One thing to remember is that you can face a charge for driving under the influence if you are impaired by any kind of intoxicating substance, drugs included. However, if you didn’t know that you took a drug that would influence how you would react to your...
