Most people believe that if you have a BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) under 0.08, you are safe to drive and cannot be charged with DUI (DWI). However, in Virginia, that is not the case. Consuming any … [Read more...]
Virginia DUIs: New Tougher Penalties for DUIs Involving Injuries
posted on March 26, 2019
On February 23rd, 2019, the House of Delegates voted to approve tougher penalties for DUIs that involve injuries in Virginia. The Senate had previously approved the bill unanimously by a vote of … [Read more...]
Virginia DWI Law: The consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs while having a child in the vehicle with you
posted on October 12, 2018
Virginia is a tough state when it comes to punishing drunk and drugged drivers. Virginia is even less tolerant when a person is caught operating a vehicle under the influence with a child (someone 17 … [Read more...]
SCOTUS strikes down use of Warrantless Blood Tests in DUI
posted on July 26, 2016
Many states, including Virginia, have laws that require drivers to submit to a breath or blood test if they are arresting of suspected DUI or DWI. These laws are known as the implied consent law, … [Read more...]
Chesterfield and local area DUI and DWI charges on the rise.
posted on May 24, 2016
It was recently reported that Chesterfield County made over 100 DUI arrests in April of 2016. This is an increase in arrests in comparison to the same time period last year. One reason may be that … [Read more...]
