DUI

Virginia law intends to curb DUI offenders from repeating. One of the ways they do this is by implementing penalties that include the installation of an ignition interlock device. Since the goal of authorities is to keep the public safe, the required use of an...

A drunk driving charge in Virginia could have numerous legal repercussions that interfere with your life. You may wonder what you can do to prevent a similar situation from happening again. Taking responsibility for your actions can help you avoid another DUI. Knowing...

Summertime offers some wonderful opportunities to enjoy beer, wine and cocktails with those who mean the most to you. Still, when you drink alcohol, you do not seem to have the same reaction to it as your friends do. If you are a woman, there is a chance you have...

A person found guilty of a DUI in Virginia faces a complex range of possible consequences. The actual sentencing depends upon several factors, most relating to the individual's driving record and the level of intoxication. The age of the convicted person does not...

Obtaining a higher education has become shockingly expensive in recent years. Fortunately, you can probably complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid to gauge your eligibility for government-backed loans, grants and work-study funds. When you prepare your...

For most people facing charges of driving under the influence (DUI), the assumption is that a breathalyzer test is definitive and inadmissible in court. If your test shows you have a blood alcohol content (BAC) greater than the legal limit, you may assume there’s...

If charged with driving under the influence (DUI), you are going to worry about what a conviction means for your future. Besides the obvious worry about possible jail time or fines, you may wonder what a conviction will do to your driving privileges. In Virginia, even...