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How anti-DUI technology may affect your rights A recent proposal by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to equip new vehicles with mandatory anti-impaired driving technology promises to prevent thousands of fatal drunk driving crashes. But that's not all it could potentially do. At first glance, the benefits are clear — fewer people operating...

The VASAP process: How Virginia's mandatory driver's education and substance rehab program works. Facing a DUI conviction in Virginia can feel like hitting a roadblock, but there's a detour ahead: The Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program. VASAP isn't just paperwork — it's an important factor in determining whether you'll face additional fines and jail time....

Police officers and state troopers in Virginia often make arrests for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. It usually begins with a traffic stop for a violation such as speeding, erratic driving, or a broken taillight. An officer or trooper will then gather evidence. This often includes the use of field sobriety tests (FSTs)....

A Virginia criminal defense lawyer can fight for your rights. Police and prosecutors in Virginia take domestic violence cases very seriously. They will take action if they determine that a family member has been the victim of assault and battery. This includes spouses, former spouses, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, biological parents, and any person who...

Celebrating the holidays is a time of joy and festivity. However, it's also a period when the risks of driving under the influence (DUI) escalate. Law enforcement is particularly vigilant during this season, as they are aware of increased alcohol consumption. 5 ways to avoid a drunk driving arrest this holiday season While an experienced...

Outside factors, including food, can influence breath tests. Certain foods and substances, like yeast-containing foods or mouthwash, can influence breathalyzer test results and cause a false positive report. In Norfolk and throughout Virginia, if an officer is reasonably suspicious, even a low BAC score can be enough to justify an arrest and drunk driving charges....

Traffic laws are stringent in Virginia, and reckless driving is a serious offense that can have severe consequences. One common question we often encounter is whether driving 20 mph over the speed limit constitutes reckless driving. Here's what drivers in Virginia should know. What constitutes reckless driving in Virginia? In Virginia, reckless driving is a...

Protect your legal rights and get experienced legal counsel. It's one of the most familiar parts of criminal procedure in popular culture and general knowledge: the Miranda warning. "You have the right to remain silent" and "You have the right to an attorney" are sentences anyone who has ever watched a police procedural can rattle...

The right defense lawyer can push back on the evidence against you. If you've been charged with driving under the influence (DUI), one of the most important pieces of evidence in your case is the breath or blood test results. Without those results, it's much more difficult for the prosecution to prove beyond a reasonable...

Being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol in Virginia can have serious consequences. If you are charged with DUI and convicted, you could lose your driver’s license, be fined hundreds or thousands of dollars, and possibly be sentenced to serve jail time for your DUI conviction, along with other penalties. DUI defense...