In Virginia, driving while high can get you into just as much trouble as driving drunk can. It can be more difficult, however, for Virginia to convict you for driving while high on certain drugs such as marijuana. Keep in mind that Virginia can convict you even if the substance that you are high on […]

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Many states across the nation have statutes criminalizing the operation of motor vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or other narcotics. In most cases, DUI laws prevent intoxicated drivers from operating motor vehicles and allow law enforcement to arrest individuals who violate the law. However, circumstances can arise when police officers improperly arrest or […]

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Drunk driving results in the loss of thousands of lives each year across the state of Virginia. In fact, 264 of Virginia’s 827 traffic fatalities involved the presence of alcohol. Virginia criminalizes the act of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, and law enforcement authorities enforce DUI statutes with consistency. In […]

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Velocitation Definition Have you ever driven on a highway thinking that you are going with the flow of traffic, only to suddenly realize that you’re going a lot faster than you thought? Or have you ever exited the highway onto local roads and felt like your car was crawling? This phenomenon is called velocitation. Velocitation […]

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Refusing a breathalyzer test can be a crime in Virginia. If you refuse a breathalyzer test under certain circumstances, you will probably violate Virginia Code section 18.2-268.3. The bad news is that Virginia can convict you of refusing a breathalyzer test even if you are acquitted of DUI.   Virginia DUI Laws In Virginia, you […]

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Refusing a breathalyzer test can be a crime in Virginia. If you refuse a breathalyzer test under certain circumstances, you will probably violate Virginia Code section 18.2-268.3. The bad news is that Virginia can convict you of refusing a breathalyzer test even if you are acquitted of DUI.   Virginia DUI Laws In Virginia, you […]

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Getting Help from an Experienced Virginia Traffic Lawyer Is Your First Step Toward Reinstating Your License   When I advise clients about their case, they are primarily worried about jail time. The next question my new clients always ask is, What is the minimum license suspension if found guilty of a DUI in Virginia? The […]

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Aligning Yourself with a Knowledgeable Virginia DUI Defense Lawyer Could Help You Keep a DUI Off of Your Record   Every year, numerous people who have never been arrested before face DUI charges in Virginia. For many people, the only charge they ever pick up is a DUI. However, that one simple mistake that you […]

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We are pleased to announce the winner of the Spring 2021 Andrew Flusche Scholarship: Amy George! Here’s a little bit about Amy: I’m Amy George, and I’m from Bothell, Washington. I’m studying at DigiPen: Institute of Technology to become a professional digital artist and animator. I love storytelling through comics and animations, but outside of […]

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Reckless driving is a serious charge in Virginia. The offense crosses the boundary between a basic traffic infraction and a criminal charge. Knowing this, you may wonder, Just how bad is a reckless driving ticket? Some reckless driving tickets end up with less severe penalties than others. However, a reckless driving charge is always a […]

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