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....
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Is 20 mph Over the Speed Limit Reckless Driving in Virginia?
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...
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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...
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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...
Read MoreWhat To Do If You’re Arrested for Drunk Driving In Virginia
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...
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