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Nov. 22, 2019

It's Thanksgiving time, and with that comes the big Thanksgiving celebrations and dinners complete with alcoholic beverages. And from house to house, a person may bring a bottle of whiskey or wine – they may even bring an open bottle because in Virginia, under certain conditions, you can carry open bottles of alcohol in a vehicle.

Nov. 12, 2019

So now you don't have to take our word for it, but you can take it from the New York Times as well: breath tests don't work; breathalyzers produce bad results; breathalyzers are, in essence, a scam that can cause innocent people to suffer the consequences of a DUI conviction.

Oct. 30, 2019

It's late. You had a few drinks. You feel fine. You say goodbye to your colleagues in Charlottesville and head home.

Oct. 24, 2019

Driving while under the influence of drugs in the Commonwealth of Virginia is illegal, and this includes the use of the drug commonly referred to as "ecstasy." When driving under the influence of this kind of drug, a person can be stopped and arrested for DUI.

Oct. 21, 2019

Halloween isn't just for kids. Many adults enjoy this time of year. While kids are going door to door for their treats, many adults enjoy getting dressed up as vampires and celebrities to attend adult parties.

Sept. 30, 2019

The Virginia General Assembly passed in early September 2019 House Bill (HB) 1941. This bill, named Driving while intoxicated or operating watercraft while intoxicated; maiming, etc., of another (DUI Maiming), will make penalties more severe for persons charged and convicted under it.

Sept. 24, 2019

Like all of us, police make mistakes, and these mistakes are especially common to DUI investigations in Virginia. The police have already made up their minds at first glance that you are driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs.

Aug. 31, 2019

When you are convicted of certain crimes, you may have your driving license suspended. One specific crime is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI). This type of crime can result in an administrative license suspension, which takes effect regardless of the criminal case against you, and then – if convicted of a DUI – license suspension is part of the penalty of the criminal conviction.

Aug. 31, 2019

So, you were pulled over for a DUI in Charlottesville. Maybe you didn't hire an attorney or didn't vet an attorney thoroughly enough, and now you have been convicted of your first, second, or subsequent Virginia DUI.

Aug. 16, 2019

When a police officer pulls you over in Virginia, whether it's day or night, it's often for a violation of a traffic offense. Sometimes this simple traffic stop can turn into something much worse, like an arrest for a DUI.