Our qualified attorneys often write legal library articles that will give you information on Virginia criminal laws and penalties, as well as explain possible defenses and strategies for your DUI, traffic or criminal case. These articles will help explain your rights under Virginia laws and educate you on the process you may be facing.
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Distribution of Ethanol AlcoholBlood carries absorbed alcohol to various organs and tissues of the body and will deposit alcohol in proportion to the water content of organs and tissues.
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Absorption of Ethanol AlcoholAlcohol is absorbed all throughout the gastrointestinal tract. Peak blood alcohol concentrations are achieved in as little as 30 minutes or as much as 6 hours.
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Elimination of Ethanol AlcoholA small percentage of consumed alcohol will be directly eliminated from the body in the breath, urine, sweat, and tears but mostly through metabolism.
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No Texting While Driving in VirginiaTexting while driving now illegal in Virginia. If you’ve been charged in Virginia, call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
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The Supreme Court of the United States Speaks Out in Melendez-Diaz: When we said bring in the witnesses, we meant it!The Supreme Court of the United States confirmed that the Right of Confrontation: criminal defendants have the right to confront witnesses against them.
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Crawford v. Washington and the U.S. ResponseIn 2004, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down the decision in Crawford v. Washington which turned the rules of evidence upside down.
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What does the Melendez-Diaz Supreme Court decision mean for the state of Virginia?Shifting the burden to subpoena the witness to the accused and deeming the failure to do so a waiver has been rejected, we will note how VA courts respond.
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9 Blunders Which Will Wreck Your Virginia DUI / DWI CaseThe period of time between being arrested and being tried for a DUI / DWI in Virginia is crucial. Learn how to avoid the common mistakes people make.
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Stages of IntoxicationThe different stages of intoxication have predictable effects on people. If you’ve been charged call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation
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Physiology of Alcohol in the BodyHow alcohol enters the body and then the blood. If you’ve been charged call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
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Physical Effects of Alcohol On the BodyAs a general rule once alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream and reached the brain, it has relatively predictable effects on us all.
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Under Virginia Criminal Law, if I am arrested will I be taken into custody or released on a summons?The Virginia Criminal Law and Procedure relating to whether a suspect will be taken into custody and held or given a ticket and released is complicated.
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Under Virginia Criminal Law, in what circumstances can an officer arrest a suspect without a warrant?An officer's authority to arrest a suspect without a warrant is involves consideration of the severity of the alleged offense and the specific offense involved.
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Distinguishing Felony, Misdemeanor & Traffic Offenses Under Virginia Criminal LawA discussion of what the differences are between Traffic Violations, Misdemeanor Criminal Offenses and Felony Criminal Offenses under Virginia Criminal Law.
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Points and the Virginia DMV: How Long Are Convictions and Demerit Points Reflected on a Virginia Driving Record?In Virginia motorists earn "safe driving points" and the DMV assesses "demerit points", but how long do the points and the convictions stay your driving record?
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Points and the Virginia DMV: How Safe Driving Points Are Earned and How Demerit Points Are AssessedThe "point system" used by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is a complicated one in which motorists licensed in Virginia earn "safe driving points"
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Points and the Virginia DMV: When Demerit Points Start to AccumulateWhat happens in Virginia when a motorist begins to accumulate demerit points and what can be done to offset the assessment of demerit points by the Virginia DMV
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What is Alcohol?Understand the different types of alcohol and for what each are used. If you’ve been charged call us at 1-888-384-5997 for a free, no obligation consultation.
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How is ethyl alcohol made?Ethyl alcohol is fermented and distilled to create alcoholic beverages. If you’ve been charged with Drunk Driving in Virginia, call us for a free consultation.