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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Evidence That Could Be Used Against You If Charged With DUIIf you are facing DUI charges, you need to know the types of evidence that could be used to convict you. Here, learn the most common types used in Virginia.
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Common Constitutional Violations That May Help You Get Your DUI Case DismissedIf the police violated your constitutional rights, it might be grounds to dismiss DUI charges. Learn how Virginia police officers may violate a driver’s rights.
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Seven Ways to Challenge a Breathalyzer Test in a DUI CaseIf you were arrested for DUI in Virginia, you may be able to challenge the breathalyzer test results. Learn about seven ways you may be able to do this.
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How Pre-Trial Motions Can Help in Your Defense If You’re Charged With DUI in VirginiaPre-trial motions can help in your defense if you’re charged with DUI in Virginia. Read about the pre-trial motions an experienced DUI lawyer may file for you.
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You Can Face Harsh Punishments If Convicted of DUI in VirginiaWere you charged with DUI in Virginia? Learn when you can be charged with this offense, the penalties you face, and how an experienced DUI lawyer can help you.
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Ways to Challenge the Results of Your Field Sobriety TestDid you fail your field sobriety tests? Find out ways you can challenge the test results, which may help you get the DUI charges against you dismissed.
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You Face Serious Consequences If You Are a Commercial Driver Charged With DUI in MarylandIf you’re a commercial driver, you face serious penalties and suspension of your driver’s license if arrested for DUI. How can you avoid these consequences?
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What You Need to Know About the Ignition Interlock Program in MarylandIs your driver’s license being suspended in Maryland due to a DUI arrest? Find out if you qualify for the Ignition Interlock Program to continue driving.
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Penalties You Could Face If You Are Convicted of DWI or DUI in VirginiaHave you been arrested for DUI or DWI in Maryland? Here, learn about the differences in these offenses and the penalties you face if convicted of either crime.
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The Art of Picking a Jury in a Virginia Drunk Driving CaseHow is a jury chosen in a Virginia drunk driving case? Who can sit on a jury? What role does your DUI defense lawyer play? Find out these answers and more here.
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Be Prepared for Bail and Bond After a Drunk Driving ArrestWill you go to jail before a drunk driving trial? How much will your freedom cost you pending trial? Learn about bail, bonds, and how to protect your rights.
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Three Things That Will Impact Your DUI Plea Bargaining Agreement in VirginiaNot all DUI cases will settle, but there are things you should know about drunk driving plea bargaining agreements. Learn about them here.
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What Happens at the Police Station Following a Virginia Drunk Driving ArrestFind out what may happen at the police station after a drunk driving arrest in Virginia and why you should contact a DUI defense lawyer as soon as possible.
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What Happens to Your Kids If You Are Convicted of Drunk Driving in VirginiaWhat will happen to your kids if you go to jail for drunk driving? What if your kids were in the car at the time you were arrested? Get these answers here.
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Hiring a Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer Could Save You MoneyAre you worried about the cost of hiring a DWI lawyer? Find out why it may cost you less to hire one than to try to defend yourself.
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Appealing Your DUI Conviction to the Circuit CourtVirginia law allows you to file an appeal with 10 days if you've been convicted of a DUI. This gives you a second chance to reduce or drop the charge.
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The Impact of Social Media on Your DUI CaseIf you're facing a DUI charge, it may be in your best interests to take a break from social media.
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Understanding Penalties for a DUI/DWI Conviction Under Virginia DUI LawsVirginia law carries stiff penalties for drunk driving, depending upon the number of offenses. Hiring a DUI defense attorney can help you protect yourself.
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Understanding How Gender-Based Differences in Body Water Affect BAC LevelsUnderstanding how gender differences in body water percentages affect Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) levels can assist in preparing your DUI/DWI defense.
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Dram Shop and Social Host Liability Laws as a DUI Defense: Here’s What You Need to KnowDram shop laws allow bars to be held responsible for failing to cut off drinkers who cause an accident, but Virginia does not permit this DUI defense.