As Harrisonburg parents of teens know, their kids don't always make the best decisions. Teens are constantly pushing the limits of what is acceptable and going against their parent's wishes. Most of the time teens are able to stay safe, but, occasionally, their...
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Virginia enforces an implied consent law
It is a major accomplishment in the life of residents to receive their first driver's license. While many people get them when they are teenagers, others may choose to secure their first licenses when they are older and in need of driving their own vehicles. When a...
What can drivers expect after their first DUI conviction?
Drunk driving charges are taken very seriously by the Virginia courts and individuals can be penalized for findings of intoxication while they were behind the wheels of their cars. It is important that readers seek case-specific guidance for their DUI questions as...
What DUI defense may best suit your case?
Typically, a number of ways exist to handle any given situation. When facing criminal charges, you may benefit from reviewing your defense options to determine what may best fit your circumstances and yield the best outcome possible. In particular, there are many ways...
The problems with field sobriety tests as evidence of DUI
Law enforcement officials throughout the nation are prohibited from making arbitrary arrests and subjecting individuals to searches and interrogations that are unfounded and without cause. In order to make an arrest for an alleged crime like DUI, they must collect...
Love the nightlife in Virginia but DUI not so much?
It's fun to get together with friends after a long, stressful work week to kick back and relax in your free time. Virginia has a vibrant nightlife, especially in the hub of regions that are close to the nation's capital. If you are age 21 or older, you can toss back a...
Drowsy Driving Vs. Drunk Driving: Which is Worse?
Too many people driving while intoxicated is one of the most serious motor vehicle-related crimes one can commit. It's incredibly dangerous and can change lives in a fraction of a second. It's also an extremely pervasive problem in the U.S., as people drive drunk...
Have a DUI After a Reckless Night? Call a DUI Lawyer Immediately
We all know we shouldn't drink - even a little - and drive, but yet many of us have gotten behind the wheel of a vehicle after having had a drink or two. Indeed, in any given day, there are almost 300,000 drunk drivers on the road and sadly fewer than 4,000 are ever...
Meeting With Your DUI Lawyer: What To Expect
Although someone is injured in a drunk driving crash every two minutes, these all-too common events need to be taken very seriously. If you are arrested for a DUI and do not have adequate legal representation to protect your rights, your entire future could hang in...
How to Spot and How to Prevent Drunk Driving
No matter what, if you are around someone who is about to get behind the wheel of a car after drinking, you need to find a way to stop them. Drunk driving costs the United States roughly $199 billion a year, and it can result in serious injuries and even fatalities....
