This Labor Day weekend, Virginia residents are going to celebrate summer's last hurrah. They're going to go to barbecues, to the beach and to block parties. In the end, the three-day weekend is a much-needed time to relax with friends and family.It is not unusual for...
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Motorcycle accident in Virginia Beach leads to DUI charges
It is important for all drivers in Virginia to be cognizant of other vehicles sharing the road, whether they are as small as a motorcycle or as large as a semi-truck. Care needs to be taken while driving, and most motorists take this obligation seriously....
Understanding Virginia’s drugged driving laws
Most people are familiar with drunk driving laws. However, drugged driving receives a lot less attention. It is important for people from all backgrounds to recognize that driving while under the influence of prescription medications or illegal substances is a serious...
Trial date set for priest accused of drunk driving
It may not seem like a big deal to have a couple drinks at a friend's house, whether it is with dinner or simply as a means to bond and relax. However, sometimes a person in Virginia who operates a motor vehicle after drinking is accused of drunk driving, which could...
New DUI laws in place for commercial drivers in Virginia
Virginia drivers should be aware of the drunk driving laws in the state and their accompanying penalties if there is a conviction for DUI. Even those who are operating their vehicles as they pass through the state should know they can face various consequences for a...
Police will be looking for drunk drivers over the holidays
Summer is here, and the Fourth of July is less than a week away. Americans throughout the country, including those from Leedsburg, Virginia and the surrounding area, often celebrate the summer holiday by attending parades, fireworks displays and often barbeques and...
How distracted driving affects those on the roads
Memorial Day weekend just passed us by and summer is nearly upon us. Kids will be getting out of school soon, the days are getting hot, and the Fourth of July will be here before we know it.Many Americans, including those from the Leesburg, Virginia, area, take...
Are there any defenses available against BAC evidence?
In Virginia, the law requires that an arrest for driving under the influence be supported by probable cause. Today’s post examines the evidence needed to meet that showing, and as well as possible defenses.Readers may recall that the legal limit for DUI is a BAC...
What role does discretion play in DUI sentencing?
A recent criminal sentence illustrates the complexities on both sides of a drunk driving lawsuit.The case involves a fatal drunk driving accident that occurred shortly after midnight near Norfolk International Airport. The driver, a 39-year-old Virginia man, crashed...
Why a DUI charge could drastically alter your future
Whether you are a college student or a respected longtime member of the community, a DUI charge stands to drastically change your future. For some people, this occurs because they do not realize the severity of the charge. In fact, they may equate it to something just...
