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...
In the commonwealth, it usually is not difficult for drivers to know when they are speeding. After all, most highways, roads and streets in Virginia have posted speed limits. On roads that lack speed signs, such as those in residential areas, motorists know they must...
While it is not uncommon for people to have a couple of traffic violations on their records, too many can begin to create problems. For individuals who rely on driving for a living, more than a couple of minor infractions may jeopardize their jobs. When workers...
Every state handles divorce and ends a marriage in its own way. The Virginia State Bar explains the state allows for two types of divorce. The first option is a divorce from bed and board. The second is a divorce from the bond of matrimony. The names give some clues...
Many people believe themselves to be sober enough to drive, only to find that their blood alcohol content is above the legal limit of .08. Those same people may think the same thing a few months or years later, and again face the consequences of impaired driving. Here...
A commercial driver's license differs from a personal driver's license in many ways. For one, when you are a commercial driver, you will often handle larger vehicles, heavier loads and longer distances than any personal driver will ever need to deal with. You may also...
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...
To drive for a living, you must have a commercial driver's license (CDL). But if you have committed certain traffic violations, the state can actually either refuse to allow you to apply or revoke your current license. Serious enough violations may even count toward...
Whether you currently owe back child support, worry about your ability to stay current or are preparing to get a divorce and have concerns about child support payments, it is essential to understand the penalties associated with failing to pay support. Aside from the...
Seeing flashing lights in your rearview mirror may cause immediate panic, especially if you already have some traffic violations on your record. Depending on the situation, breaking traffic laws could impact everything from your driving privileges to how much you owe...