The most obvious time you might be charged with DUI (driving under the influence) is during the second half of the day. That is when most people drink. They have some wine with lunch, a few beers at a barbeque, head out to meet friends in a bar or crack open a bottle...
Criminal Defense & Social Security Disability Law
Drunk Driving
Could you face a DUI for prescription medications?
When people think of a DWI, they typically think of drivers impaired by alcohol. However, driving while intoxicated in Virginia is not limited to a single substance. It can include anything that impairs your ability to operate a motor vehicle. The presence of a...
When is a Virginia DUI potentially a felony offense?
Both state law and the circumstances leading to someone's arrest will determine what charges they face. Many driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Virginia are misdemeanor offenses. The person accused risks jail time and other significant penalties, like fines...
Could sleeping in your car lead to a DUI?
Say that you’re out with friends, enjoying a few drinks. You didn’t expect to have so much, but you realize at the end of the night that you are in no condition to drive. You have no idea what your blood alcohol concentration is, but you’re impaired. You don’t want to...
Potential defenses to DUI charges
Being stopped and charged with DUI is a stressful situation. After all, you likely understand that a conviction can impact your life in many ways. Because of the seriousness of the charge, it’s important to learn what some of the most common defenses are. It’s also...
What does an illegal stop mean for your DUI charges?
Prior to your DUI arrest, the police likely pulled you over for questioning. That first interaction with law enforcement is crucial to your case since critical evidence against you may have been obtained from the stop. The U.S. Constitution protects you from illegal...
How a Virginia DUI conviction impacts your auto insurance rate
Driving under the influence is a serious offense with severe legal and non-legal consequences. A DUI conviction can attract a heavy fine, suspension of your driver’s license or even time in jail. Besides these straightforward legal consequences, a DUI conviction can...
What is the link between DUI and manslaughter in Virginia?
As more states, including Virginia, continue to combat drunken driving, the penalties for even a first-time DUI offense grow harsher. Fairfax drunk driving consequences are severe and often include a jail sentence, even if no other crime occurred. You could also face...
Know the risk of a second-offense DUI
It’s never a good idea to drive while you’re impaired, whether you’re impaired by alcohol or another substance. The penalties for driving while intoxicated can be significant, leading to fines and potentially the loss of your license. If you have a first-offense DUI...
Remember: You can get a DUI for marijuana use
It is fairly common for people to equate DUI charges and drunk driving charges. They assume that facing a DUI charge means that you consumed alcohol, became intoxicated or impaired, and then got in the car. All of this is true, except that the scope of a DUI can be...