If the police see you driving poorly, they might stop you to check if you are driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other drugs. A lot can happen at a DUI stop, from being questioned by the police to being requested to take tests. Thus, it can be easy to...
It can be devastating when your underage child faces a driving under the influence (DUI) charge. In Virginia, your child may get into this trouble when they are caught operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.02% or higher. In addition to penalties,...
One thing that you’ll find with a lot of alleged drunk drivers is that they will say they didn’t think they were impaired. They thought that they could drive safely. They didn’t realize they were intoxicated. There are even people who will argue that a breath test...
Most drivers are well aware that the legal limit of potential alcohol intoxication is a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% for non-commercial drivers who are 21 or older. Someone who has had a single drink may still be well below this number, although it’s...
Many people understand traffic laws. However, very few people understand what happens if they violate traffic laws. For starters, the police could stop your vehicle. What does that mean? Here’s what you should know: 1. Why would the police stop a vehicle? The police...
Police may stop vehicles when they suspect a driver is drunk. During the traffic stop, the police may ask the driver to do a field sobriety test. A field sobriety test is a kind of physical evaluation. To understand if you can refuse a field sobriety test, you should...
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in Virginia and can result in significant penalties for those convicted. If you are facing a first-time DUI charge in Virginia, it is important to understand the potential consequences of a conviction. Blood...
There are thousands of vehicles in and around Harrisonburg, Virginia, at any one time. The majority of drivers at the wheel of these vehicles will adhere to the speed limits and other laws. Nonetheless, there will be a minority who don’t. There may even be some who...
Even if you are certain you are doing nothing wrong, being pulled over by the police can still be stressful. The experience becomes even more terrifying if you have had a couple of drinks. If the police have reason to believe that you are intoxicated behind the wheel,...
One of the key reasons people face and are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) charges is because they fail a breath test. It is only natural that many bars, restaurants and even festivals have set up testing machines so that individuals can make informed...