Being arrested and facing conviction on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Fairfax and throughout Virginia can lead to harsh penalties. Simply being stopped on suspicion of drunk driving does not automatically mean that the person is instantly guilty. Law enforcement is capable of making mistakes in various aspects of…

Drivers in Virginia who are stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence and are subsequently confronted with drunk driving charges are generally charged based on a breath test or a blood test used to determine whether or not they have more than the legal limit of alcohol in their system. A driver might commit…

When a Virginian is facing drunk driving charges, it is not necessarily a matter of a police stop, investigation and arrest because the person was operating the vehicle erratically. This is how many DUI/DWI charges are perceived to come about. In other instances, however, there will be an accident, the attempt to flee, and even…

Virginians who are confronted with drunk driving charges will undoubtedly become familiar with such terms as blood alcohol content or BAC level, which are the results of a breath test and perhaps a blood test used to determine how much alcohol was in the system. These pieces of evidence are used if and when the…

Sometimes drivers who are arrested for DUI are also charged with other offenses. An example of this occurred recently in Woodbridge, Virginia. The 25-year-old defendant was placed under arrest for drunk driving after he was stopped for an alleged traffic infraction. Upon investigation, officers concluded the driver was under the influence. After the driver was…

In Virginia, a charge of causing a death while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs carries very severe consequences. Those who are confronted with these charges must protect themselves immediately. A recent crash in Fairfax County led to the death of a 52-year-old woman and the driver of the other vehicle being placed…

When a driver in Virginia is pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence, the investigating officer may request a breath or blood test. Drivers might be under the impression they have a legal right to refuse the test. This is not the case. Whether or not they were driving under the influence, they…

Drivers in Virginia who are accused of heading out on the road after drinking or using drugs need to understand the possibility that there will be an accident and they will be confronted with charges of driving while intoxicated. conviction on drunk driving charges or driving under the influence of drugs will yield serious penalties…

When a person is charged with the offense of driving under the influence in Virginia, a frequently understated issue that is the possibility of other legal violations that can be alleged along with the DUI. These can compound DUI charges, result in multiple offenses being lodged and lead to a felony conviction. The punishments a…

There can be long-term consequences for those who drink and drive while under the age of 21 in Virginia. First, it is illegal for teens to be consuming alcohol to begin with. When they do so and choose to get behind the wheel of a car, there can be a multitude of penalties that can…