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The evening began with everyone having a good time. It may have been dinner with friends, drinks with the guys or a night out dancing. But, when the evening ends with flashing lights and Virginia law enforcement officers charging the individual with DUI, the good time ends and the struggle to find the light at the...

We have discussed the possible unreliability of Breathalyzer test results in our blog on several occasions. These devices often function as intended and do provide reliable results. However, there are enough times when a breath test can be wrong that it is worth considering as part of a DUI defense strategy. This time, we wanted...

You’re with your friends, and they’ve got a case of beer or two. They want you to have a few. You resist, knowing you’re driving, but give in. Then you get in the car. You think you’re OK to drive. Until you see the flashing lights behind you. A charge of driving under the influence (DUI)...

Although anyone accused of a crime should receive the presumption of innocence, it is unfortunately common for people to make assumptions about someone’s guilt with certain kinds of criminal charges. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is one such offense. Most people understand that police will have performed roadside chemical tests prior to an arrest, which might lead them...

You may not realize it, but it’s not only alcohol that can lead to DUI charges. In fact, any substance that intoxicates you or makes it unsafe for you to drive can lead to DUI charges. DUI charges have always been referred to as drunk driving charges, but the reality is that you can also be...

All it takes is one drink. If your college student gets behind the wheel after drinking alcohol, even one beer, and the police pull them over, they could be convicted of driving under the influence. What could this mean for their future? Why are underage college students vulnerable to a DUI arrest? In Virginia, the...