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When a police officer asked you to perform a breath test during a traffic stop, you didn't hesitate. You either knew you had nothing to drink or consumed far less than it would take to intoxicate you. Somehow, however, the breath test showed that you were over the...
The state maintains a record of your arrests and of any charges that they bring against you. Those records can limit your choices in life. A criminal record can make employers think twice about hiring you or promoting you to a better position. A landlord may set your...
Drunk driving is a serious mistake: one that endangers your life as well those of the other road users. But that is not all, a drunk driving can greatly impact your life if the law catches up with you. A conviction could mean loss of your driving rights, heavy fines...
Sexual assault charges are awful to face. Even without a conviction, your reputation can be ruined. However, it is not unusual for someone to be wrongfully accused of sexual assault. With potential legal and non-legal consequences that come with a sexual assault...
The legal drinking age in Virginia is 21 – but a lot of young people resent being treated as less than “fully adult” once they’ve turned 18 years of age or older. The temptation to imbibe can be particularly strong during the holiday season. After all, alcohol is...
Facing sexual offense charges is a big deal. Charges alone can damage your reputation and a conviction can mean disaster for your future. With so much at stake, it is important that you take action to defend yourself as soon as you learn about the accusation. Sexual...
If the Virginia police charge you with driving under the influence (DUI), you need to know what you can do about it. Some people wrongly assume that a conviction will be a foregone conclusion. Yet, like any criminal charge, there are ways to contest and, hopefully,...
Driving under influence (DUI) is dangerous regardless of where you are from or your driving experience. Besides posing a threat to your safety, operating a vehicle while intoxicated also endangers the safety of other road users. This explains why Virginia, like all...
College is an exciting experience. You can make new friends, experience independence and try out new things. Because of this, it is easy to get carried away and make mistakes, such as drinking and driving. Driving under the Influence (DUI) of a substance is illegal in...
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