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Feb. 9, 2021

In a moment of rage, we sometimes say things we don't quite mean, like: I will kill you! There's a difference, though, in actually saying it and meaning it. Even if you didn't mean it though, you may still find yourself in trouble with the law.

Feb. 9, 2021

In Virginia, when you are pulled over under the suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, an officer cannot arrest you unless there is probable cause. Reasonable suspicion is enough to pull you over but not enough to arrest you.

Feb. 9, 2021

The Second Amendment guarantees that "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” However, one of the serious consequences of being a convicted felon is that you lose your gun rights. It does not matter that it was your first felony or that the felony was a minor one. If you have a felony on your record, it is illegal for you to possess a firearm.

Feb. 9, 2021

In Virginia, if a charge is dismissed or amended, you can petition a circuit court to have the original charge expunged at any time. The process is straightforward, but you should consider hiring an attorney to help.

Feb. 9, 2021

The Second Amendment guarantees that "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” However, one of the serious consequences of being a convicted felon is that you lose your gun rights.

Feb. 9, 2021

Media has made it clear today that your constitutional rights can be violated during a traffic stop. These violations matter, especially because the police in Charlottesville and Virginia often use traffic stops to commence DUI investigations that lead to arrests.

Feb. 8, 2021

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.

Feb. 8, 2021

DUI laws in the Commonwealth of Virginia are complex and confusing. They may not make a lot of sense, but a person can be arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) even if he or she blows below 0.08% blood alcohol content (BAC) on the breathalyzer test.

Feb. 8, 2021

The Commonwealth of Virginia has established that certain limits of alcohol or the presence of certain drugs in your bloodstream create an inference that you are intoxicated when behind the wheel. Knowing these limits and how different people are affected differently by the same amount of alcohol can help you be prepared and avoid a Virginia DUI conviction.

Feb. 8, 2021

Understanding your rights when it comes to breath and blood tests as related to a Virginia DUI is crucial to protecting yourself against unfounded criminal charges and penalties. Virginia law makes it clear when you must submit to a test, when you do not have to, and how you can be punished for refusing.