What should you do if an officer pulls you over for DUI?
Driving under the influence (DUI) is illegal and a serious crime in Virginia, but it is different from driving after having a sip of alcohol. It is when you have consumed enough alcohol to impair your ability to operate or be in control of a vehicle. In Virginia, the...
What does the ‘legal limit’ mean for DWI charges in Virginia?
Most drivers have heard of the so-called legal limit for alcohol, but many do not fully understand what this means. In this blog post, we will look at some of the details. Blood alcohol concentration The "legal limit" refers to a measurement of the percentage of...
Underage drunk driving leads to two criminal offenses
In Virginia, there’s a legal limit to the allowable blood alcohol content (BAC) level a driver can have before an officer charges them with driving under the influence (DUI). The legal limit for drivers 21 and older is a BAC of .08%. However, that threshold is much...
What happens if a Virginia driver gets a DUI in another state?
All U.S. states have a law that prohibits drunk driving. Certain specifics may differ, such as the amount fined or whether the driver’s license is suspended after a first violation, but for the most part, a DUI conviction has the same penalties across different...
Is it possible to sober up quickly?
Imagine that you know you need to drive home, but you’re not sober enough to do so. Maybe you just meant to have one drink while you watched the game with your friends, but one turned into two and that turned into a handful. And now you believe that you’re over the...
How do police build a DUI case during a Virginia traffic stop?
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are embarrassing and expensive. Anyone who gets pulled over on suspicion of impairment or arrested after a crash could lose their license, pay sizable fines and potentially serve a sentence in state custody. Those who have...
How long will a DUI stay on my criminal record?
Drivers would generally do well to not underestimate the impacts of DUI charges and convictions. Aside from its immediate penalties, a DUI can stay on your criminal and driving records and have long-term consequences. What are the effects of a DUI? In Virginia, the...
Can I refuse a breath test in Virginia?
Virginia takes drunk driving very seriously and implements strict regulations for this crime. It is also one of the states that enforce implied consent for breath tests. If authorities pull you over and ask you to take a breath test, you might face heavy penalties if...
The problem with pleading guilty to a Virginia DUI offense
Under Virginia state law, it is illegal for someone to drive while under the influence of alcohol or mind-altering drugs. A driving under the influence (DUI) charge could result from showing signs of compromised driving ability or as a consequence of failing a...
A DUI charge can change your life
Virginia is one of the stricter states when it comes to driving under the influence (DUI). As in most states, an officer can arrest you and charge you with a DUI if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is at the legal limit of 0.08%. If a driver exhibits signs of drunk...