When a person is under the influence of drugs and gets behind the wheel, he or she is at risk of being charged with a Virginia DUI. This includes when a person uses the drug ecstasy. The drug can have serious effects on a person's ability to drive safely and legally. What is Ecstasy? Ecstasy is...
A suspected intoxicated driver slammed into a home on Bainbridge Street in Richmond, VA, injuring two men. The impact occurred on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at around 11:25 p.m. Richmond police officers were dispatched to the scene after calls that a vehicle had struck a structure. After investig...
A man now faces charges after taking police on a high-speed chase, in a stolen car, while under the influence of methamphetamine. A Wise County deputy was flagged down on May 22, 2019, by a citizen who wanted to report a stolen car at around 3:30 p.m. The deputy was flagged down around Kent Junc...
Most people, when thinking about a DUI, picture the drunk driver with bottles of alcohol strewn about the car. However, when a person drives under the influence of drugs, such as methamphetamine, he or she can just as easily be charged with DUI. Methamphetamine is an illegal drug, and its use wh...
A state lawmaker in the Commonwealth of Virginia recently pleaded guilty to driving under the influence (DUI). State Delegate Matthew James entered into a plea agreement Monday, April 22, 2019. The agreement allows him to avoid jail time so long as he does not violate the law or his probation ...
An employee of Clemson University faces a civil wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a DUI charge. David Robert Lee, age 37, was charged with a DUI first-offense after he struck a 79-year-old woman who was crossing Main Street in downtown Greenville on March 8, 2019. On that date, Virginia Byrn...
A recent crash that occurred in the 4800 block of Providence Road, near Newmarket Drive, resulted in the death of two women. The accident occurred on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at around 3:30 a.m. When police arrived on the scene, they approached a Toyota sedan which had been involved in the accide...
A woman from Stafford County, Virginia was arrested for a suspected DUI after police allege she drank a small box of wine at Target and then left the store and drove away. Diana Thorne, age 30, was pulled over on Friday, March 1, 2019, while still in Stafford County. The stop was initiated by a ...
The United States Supreme Court is considering a novel issue that may greatly impact driving under the influence (DUI) charges in the future. In the case of Mitchell v. Wisconsin, Gerald P. Mitchell allegedly became so intoxicated that he passed out and became unconscious. Under Wisconsin's impl...
A man from Unionville was arrested Sunday, December 23, 2018, and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) and manslaughter as the result of a crash that involved three vehicles. One person was killed and four more were injured as a consequence of the crash. The accident occurred at around...
When most people think about a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) in the Commonwealth of Virginia, they tend to think about driving drunk (i.e., under the influence of alcohol). However, a person can be convicted of driving under the influence of drugs, including heroin. What is Heroin?...
When a person is charged or convicted of a Virginia DUI, he or she faces many different kinds of penalties, including jail time, high fines, and loss of his or her right to drive. That person may also be out on bond or put on probation and required to wear a device called a SCRAM bracelet. SCRAM ...
When most people think about a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) in the Commonwealth of Virginia, they tend to think about driving drunk (i.e. under the influence of alcohol). However, a person can be convicted of driving under the influence of drugs, including the illegal drug cocaine....
For those who love beer, the significant expansion of the craft beer industry in the United States has brought many unexpected charges of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. Craft beer is typically stronger than regular "off the shelf" or "light" beers. Many people are used to knowing h...
A charge of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is a serious charge in the Commonwealth of Virginia. While most people think of the typical "drunk driver" when thinking about DUI charges, some drivers can be arrested for alleged drinking and driving when they never had a drink. If you h...
Field sobriety tests are used by Virginia law enforcement to determine if a person is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. However, these "tests" are inaccurate and even at times completely deceptive of a person's true level of intoxication. A number of different medical or physical conditio...
A driver is not allowed to operate a vehicle under the influence of either drugs or alcohol. The Commonwealth of Virginia makes certain to include the limits for certain drugs in addition to the legal limit for alcohol. If you or someone you love has been arrested for driving under the influence...
What can I expect with my DUI case in Greene County? ___________________________________ When will my case be scheduled for trial? Most DUI cases are set for trial within one or two months from the time of your first appearance in Greene County General District Court. Your first appearance wil...
What can I expect with my traffic case in Greene? If youre charged with speeding or reckless driving in Greene, your case will probably be heard by Judge Barkley. Judge Barkley has his own unique way of handling traffic cases. Should I hire an attorney for my traffic case in Greene? You shoul...
What will happen at my first court date? If youre charged with a crime and theres even a small possibility that jail time could be involved, your first court appearance will be a chance for you to tell the court what kind of attorney youd like to represent you. Youll be called in front of th...
What can I expect with my traffic case in Fluvanna? If youre charged with speeding or reckless driving in Fluvanna, your case will probably be heard by Judge Durrer. Judge Durrer has his own unique way of handling traffic cases. Should I hire an attorney for my traffic case in Fluvanna? You...
What can I expect with my DUI case in Fluvanna? ___________________________________ When will my case be scheduled for trial? Most DUI cases are set for trial within one or two months from the time of your first appearance in Fluvanna General District Court. Your first appearance will usually ...
What can I expect with my traffic case in Charlottesville? Traffic cases are heard in Charlottesville on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. There are no interstate highways running through the City of Charlottesville so most cases are simple speeding cases.. Who is the judge? Your Charlottesville ...
What can I expect with my DUI case in Charlottesville? ___________________________________ When will my case be scheduled for trial? Most DUI cases are set for trial within one or two months from the time of your first appearance in Charlottesville General District Court. Your first appearance...
What can I expect with my DUI case in Albemarle County? When will my case be scheduled for trial? Most DUI cases are set for trial within one or two months from the time of your first appearance in Albemarle County General District Court. Your first appearance will usually be within a week of y...
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