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Spending an evening out with friends or loved ones often involves having a few good drinks along the way. Unfortunately, while this might be normal it can also lead to serious legal consequences. If Virginia police suspect someone of being drunk in public, he or she could be arrested and criminally charged. Is it illegal...

There are a number of methods Virginia police use when determining whether a driver is under the influence of alcohol. For example, a driver might be asked to submit to a Breathalyzer or blood test, which measures blood alcohol content. In other situations, an officer might ask a driver to perform a series of field...

All it takes is a single drunk driving arrest to alter the course of one’s future. Unfortunately, a basketball player for Virginia Tech recently learned this all too well. Tyrece Radford — a starting forward — was recently suspended from participating in all team activities following a DUI arrest. A police officer claims he noticed...

A recent motorcycle accident led to a woman’s death and a man’s arrest. Police arrested and charged a Virginia man for his alleged role in a fatal motorcycle accident. He is facing multiple criminal charges, including a single count for DUI. He is also charged with DUI manslaughter. Police say that they first responded to the...

Virginia police recently arrested a woman who they believe was involved in a fatal hit-and-run collision. She is facing multiple criminal charges, including drunk driving and leaving the scene of the accident. She also allegedly refused to submit to breath or blood testing to determine her blood alcohol content, a choice which can potentially influence...

The way a person chooses to handle criminal charges can have lasting impacts. In some cases, various options for defending against drunk driving allegations exist that could help accused parties work toward favorable outcomes. Even if a situation looks as if it is stacked against an individual, it is no reason to give up hope....

Anyone who drives is likely familiar with the panic felt when a police officer is spotted while driving. It is almost instinctual for those in this situation to do a quick assessment to determine if they are breaking any laws — even when they know they are not — when they see a law enforcement...

Hopefully, Virginia college students will soon return to their campuses. Many students often temper their academic stress by making sure they have active social lives. College social life, however, often includes binge drinking. That, in turn, could lead to DUI charges if someone consumes alcohol and then gets behind the wheel of a car to...

Will public opinion affect the outcome of a trial? This is just one of the many questions that may be going through a Virginia resident’s mind as he or she prepares to face charges. When these charges require a DUI defense, the individual answering charges will want to make sure that his or her rights are...