Mothers Against Drunk Drivers has issued its annual report, and the Commonwealth of Virginia has once again received the highest award of five stars. The report gives a star to states in each of five categories focused on DUI prevention and punishment efforts.Virginia...
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Ignition interlock devices: long-term solution to DUI problems?
Regular readers of our Leesburg DUI defense blog will recall that we took a look at ignition interlock device research back in early November of last year. Because installation of the devices is one of the punishments Virginians often wish to avoid after a DUI arrest,...
Fight continues over $972M divorce decree
A billion-dollar divorce order is being contested by both spouses. The oil tycoon who was ordered to pay his former wife $972 million of the marital assets says it is too much, and the ex-wife says it is too little.Attorneys for Harold Hamm, who was estimated to be...
A bad start to a new year
For those arrested in Loudoun County on New Year’s Eve for DUI, the new year has lurched to a bad start. You face an array of possible penalties, all of which are among the nation’s harshest for drunk driving.The punishments for a first offense DUI (also...
Party ahead: take a few detours to avoid DUI
Any night can be the biggest party night of the year. For many people, the biggest night is the last night of the year, New Year’s Eve. For others, it might be when they land that hoped-for job, break up with a significant other, celebrate the big win of the season,...
How much are your assets are worth in a Virginia divorce?
When it comes to divorce, figuring out assets and debts are part of the couple’s marital property is only one step. Once the parties and the court know what is in the marital pool, it is necessary to figure out for sure what those items are worth.Valuation of...
What happens after refusing a Virginia DUI breath test?
Embattled former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell and his family were recently dealt another blow when his son was arrested for DUI. The 23-year-old was also reportedly cited for refusing a breath test.He was taken into custody a little more than 100 miles south of...
What to expect during a field sobriety test
When a Loudoun County Sheriff's patrol car's lights go on behind you, there is no doubt that the deputy wants you to pull over. If you're being pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, there is little doubt that you are going to be asked to take a field sobriety...
Penalty add-ons for driving drunk with a kid in the car
DUI charges all on their own have some severe potential penalties attached to them. However, there are certain things that can lead to a person facing even heftier penalties than usual in the event they are convicted of DUI charges. One is if their alleged DUI...
5 tips for helping your kids celebrate the holidays after divorce
The holiday season is expected to be a time of reunion: we reconnect with relatives and friends who live far away, making this time of year special for many. But for children whose parents divorced in the last year or so, the holidays can only heighten the feelings of...
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