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According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, the state convicted 18,648 drunk drivers in 2019. Most of these convictions began with a traffic stop. If you get pulled over by a law enforcement officer who questions your sobriety, you may not know what to do...
Some medications can be dangerous if used incorrectly. For this reason, the law requires a prescription from a doctor to obtain a certain medication. If you possess a prescription drug without being an authorized user, you could face criminal charges. Prescription...
Implied consent laws exist across the country. They apply in situations where a reasonable person could assume someone gave their consent to something, even if they do not have the consent in writing or in speech. There are implied consent laws for the road, too. This...
When an officer pulls a driver over and requests them to take a DUI test, they will often start off with a field sobriety test. This is the least invasive form of checking for someone's potential BAC levels, and depending on results, officers can decide if they want...
If you were arrested for DUI in Virginia, it may seem like the deck is stacked against you. Before pleading guilty and making a rash decision, consider the full spectrum of defense strategies and how seemingly strong evidence can wither under scrutiny. Was the stop...
There are many terms the law uses to describe the taking of another person’s life. Two you will hear the most are murder and manslaughter. While it may seem like they mean the same thing, they do not. The differences are important to understand because they will...
Virginia's statutes regarding controlled substances make it unlawful to obtain or provide prescription medications through fraud. According to Virginia's Legislative Information System's website, altering documents to obtain a controlled substance may result in a...
When it comes to drug paraphernalia, you could face serious consequences if charged with the possession of unlawful equipment. In fact, some people do not realize just how many different items constitute illegal drug paraphernalia. Distributing drug paraphernalia can...
Around the United States, drug laws are rapidly changing, and Virginia is right in the middle of soft drug legalization. As of July 1, 2021, recreational use of cannabis is legal in the state for adults over the age of 21. With that said, the new law does not mean...
If you have not reached the age of 21 and you drive, or you are the parent of a young driver under 21, it is very important to understand state laws on underage drunk driving. In fact, many young people face drunk driving charges even though they had a very small...
