When law enforcement officers pull people over on suspicion of drinking and driving, they often use breath test devices to measure their blood alcohol content level. Along the roadside, it is impractical to get a blood sample in order to determine a BAC level....
Can you get a DUI for legal drugs?
Believe it or not, you could get a DUI charge in Florida — and possibly even a conviction — from driving on legal drugs. That includes strong prescription medication, but it could even potentially include over-the-counter drugs, such as sleep aids, cough medicine,...
Do I have to take a blood alcohol test?
If an officer stops you for a suspected DUI, he or she will probably request that you take a breath alcohol test. This test will provide a reading of your blood alcohol level. According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, if you refuse to take a blood...
Driver faces charges after DUI crash injures construction workers
Virginia citizens who drive under the influence of alcohol may find that they incur fines, jail time, or even a loss of a driver's license. In addition, there may be other circumstances that impact his or her situation, such as injuries others sustained from a crash. ...
What college students need to know about DUI
College students in Virginia work hard at academics and employment but also like to have fun during their downtime. However, whether you are above or beneath the legal drinking age, you should know that there are serious penalties for people who are caught behind the...
What you need to know about ignition interlock devices
Since 2012, Virginia law has mandated installation of an ignition interlock device for all DUI offenders. Seven years later, authorities credit this stricter requirement with decreasing the number of repeat DUI cases, not only in Virginia but in states across the...
What is the financial cost of a DUI?
A DUI conviction can have serious ramifications, including but not limited to fines, jail time, license suspension and mandatory alcohol treatment. However, upon conviction in Virginia, it is your bank account that will experience the most damage. According to...
Defending against drunk driving charges
Under Virginia law, it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of 0.08 or above. There are different types of DUI charges accused people may face and different legal limits depending on the age of the driver that it is useful to be...
Methods of challenging a breathalyzer test
A breathalyzer test can be a major piece of evidence used against an individual who has been accused of drinking and driving and the consequences for refusing a breathalyzer test and not taking one can be significant. Any accused individual who has been charged with a...
Criminal defense protections for DUI charges
Drunk driving charges can alter the daily life of an accused individual in a dramatic way. DUI charges can leave the accused individual facing the inability to drive and may even result in threats to their freedom and possibly significant fines. The list of potential...
