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...
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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...
Don’t forget: DUI expungement is an option
A couple of months ago, we wrote a post about the high financial cost of a driving under the influence conviction. DUI charges carry thousands of dollars in costs, fines and penalties that range from legal penalties, to payments for therapy or classes, and even for...
Virginia prosecutor arrested for DUI
If you take a three-hour drive southeast of Loudoun County, you will travel backwards in time. When you arrive in James City County, you will find James City County, known as home to historic Jamestown and its proximity to Colonial Williamsburg, two of America's...
Figuring out child custody is one of the top divorce priorities
Child custody is a major issue in nearly every case when married parents get divorced. Naturally, most parents want what is best for their children, but they may not agree on what “best for the children” looks like.So they may disagree on whether to share...
Those charged have the right to fight back against DUI charges
The process of being arrested and charged with driving under the influence can be quite nerve-wracking. To have the entire experience over and done with, some may think that pleading guilty is the way to go. However, the truth is that DUI charges are taken very...
Possibly 1st same-sex divorce case filed in Virginia
The Oct. 6 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court not to hear various challenges to court rulings that recognized the right of same-sex couples to marry had major repercussions for the laws of several states, including Virginia. Locally, the Court’s decision...
Virginia teens less likely to drink and drive than national average
Parents of teenagers know that they are in a battle with time. As they urge their children to wait until they mature to test the waters of intimate relationships and alcohol use, they know at the same time that teens are often impatient to experiment with both.In...
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