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Your Guide to Virginia’s DUI Refusal Laws

Thu Feb 20
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DUI

Every driver on the road in Virginia has, by the mere fact of operating a vehicle, already given their consent to provide a breath sample or a blood sample upon being arrested for a DUI. If you are arrested for a DUI and you refuse to do so, your license will be subject to an immediate suspension. ...

What Is SB 16?

Mon Jan 20
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DUI

The rise in gun-related deaths has led policymakers, organizers, concerned citizens, and legislators to consider their position on gun ownership and, in some cases, come together to take legislative action. Indeed, that’s exactly what’s happening in Virginia, where SB 16 has been prefiled in pre...

What Are 2A Sanctuary Cities?

Fri Jan 17
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DUI

If you hear the term “sanctuary city” and immediately think of cities where undocumented immigrants can seek a form of refuge, you’d be right; however, the words ‘sanctuary city’ aren’t just being used to talk about immigrants these days. To be sure, a “2A sanctuary city” refers to a...

5 Defenses to DUI/DWI Charges in Richmond, Virginia

Mon Dec 23
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DUI

Driving while intoxicated (DWI), sometimes known as driving under the influence (or DUI), is a crime that is taken extremely seriously in Virginia. Under Virginia law (

What to Do If You Are Stopped for a DUI/DWI

Mon Oct 21
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DUI

A DUI or DWI is a serious offense under Virginia law (Code of Virginia § 18.2-266) that com...

Why Are Some Felony Crimes Charged As Federal Offenses?

Mon Sep 16
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Criminal

When a person is charged with a felony criminal offense, it is often clear whether it is a state or a federal offense. For example, on the one hand, if a person violates a state law of Virginia and does so completely within the bou...

How Motions Can Help in Defending Virginia Felony Charges

Thu Aug 22
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Criminal

Police do make mistakes when detaining you, making an arrest, or investigating crimes. Prosecuting attorneys may also be guilty of errors during the pre-trial and trial process. Unfortunately, sometimes it’s not a mistake, and officials engage in intentional misconduct that affects your case. H...

Timeline of a DWI Case in Virginia

Fri Jul 26
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DUI

If you were charged with violating

Three Key Pieces of Evidence in a Virginia DWI Case

Sat Jun 29
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DUI

If you’re pulled over for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) under Virginia law, police will attempt to get all the evidence they can to accomplish two goals:

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Man Charged in Federal Check Theft

An arrest on northbound Interstate 95 for a car weaving erratically between lanes resulted in the discovery of over $100,000 in stolen business checks from the Hanover Air Park and other area locations. Lareese Martlelles Malle...