Police officers need a justification to demand a chemical breath test unless you willingly submit to the testing. If you caused a collision, that can be justification for testing. Otherwise, they require probable cause. If you admit to drinking when you talk to them...
Your blood alcohol content, or BAC, measures how much alcohol you have in your bloodstream. Usually, the BAC levels are given as a percentage and used for legal and medical purposes to determine intoxication levels. Anyone who has had an alcoholic beverage before...
If you’re out dinking with friends, you already know that you won’t be able to drive home safely. You want to do what’s best for you and those around you, so you might decide instead to walk or bike home. What about that bike, though? Bicycles are largely considered...
For many years, marijuana laws in the United States were simple. It was illegal and classified as a controlled substance. But that has been changing lately. Many states have decriminalized it, as Virginia did. In a lot of them, you can go to dispensaries and buy...
You’ve no doubt had the “no drinking and driving” talk with your teen – maybe multiple times. However, if they’re taking a car to college with them this fall, it’s crucial to have it again. Even for underage kids, alcohol is easy to find at just about any college or...
You’ve been accused of a crime that you did not commit and are now facing criminal charges. A witness has come forward and they believe they can identify you, but they aren’t 100% sure. The prosecution is relying on closed circuit television (CCTV) to corroborate...
Being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) while operating a motorcycle is just as serious as getting a DUI while driving a car. The potential legal consequences are no different. In fact, motorcyclists have a higher rate of fatal crashes caused by alcohol...
Driving under influence (DUI) is a serious offense with far-reaching consequences. One of the direct consequences of drunk driving in Virginia is the suspension of your driver’s license. The process of restoring a driver’s license in Virginia depends on the specific...
For many people arrested for a driving under the influence (DUI) offense in Virginia, the main concern will be whether or not they end up in jail. Those who get into crashes after drinking, who have a very high blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or who have prior DUIs...
If you go out for the night, have a few drinks and want to drive home, you may wonder – just how long will alcohol stay in your system? This is a good question. It’s important to understand that there are a few factors that can impact how long alcohol is detectable in...
