If an officer arrests you for driving under the influence of alcohol, you will likely need to take a breath test. This test allows the officer to get a reading of the level of alcohol in your body. Virginia law explains it is illegal to refuse to take the test. The...
DUI
Diabetes symptoms can mimic drunk driving
DUIs carry heavy penalties in Virginia. If you find yourself pulled over or charged with a DUI, it can completely uproot your life. When an officer spots a vehicle swerving out of its lane or driving erratically, he or she may assume drunk driving is the cause. While...
Is an ignition interlock device worth it?
An ignition interlock device could impact your life in positive ways if you use it correctly. Seeing it as an opportunity to retain your privileges rather than a nuisance could change your life. When you understand the ways it could benefit you, installing one might...
Can you avoid a DUI stop?
When approaching an upcoming DUI stop, you may want to avoid it for one reason or another. But is it actually legal for you to do this? The good news is: yes, it is. Though you need to avoid it in the proper way, you can and should take steps to keep yourself out of...
How law enforcement determines driving impairment
How drunk is too drunk to drive? It is difficult to make this determination on your own because alcohol affects your judgment. It can be difficult for authorities to assess your impairment as well. They use assessments that have gone through testing for accuracy, but...
How does a DUI impact your schooling?
Getting a DUI conviction on record at any age can do a lot of potential damage not only to a person's current life but also to their future. For example, a DUI conviction could potentially upset a person's chances of getting into the college of their dreams. In fact,...
Can you turn your car to avoid a DUI checkpoint?
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense in the commonwealth. According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, a DUI conviction may cause you to lose your driving privileges, pay a steep fine and maybe even go to jail. Consequently, if you have a...
Consider how implied consent works with marijuana driving charges
Despite Virginia's recent legalization of marijuana, there are still limits to what you may do with it. For example, possession between one and four ounces still results in a civil violation and a $25 fine. While Virginia law allows you to gift up to one ounce to a...
Top 3 DUI mistakes that officers make
It can be difficult to know what to do when you are pulled over on suspicion of a DUI in Virginia. However, it's important to know that when it comes to DUI cases, the police officers who are responsible for arresting and charging individuals with drunk driving often...
The benefits of DUI classes
In some cases, a person responsible for a drunk driving accident must take DUI classes. If you live in Virginia, here are some of the benefits of attending these classes. Why do people take DUI classes? It's important to know how DUI classes work, the cost of the...