DUI checkpoints are a relatively common occurrence throughout the nation. However, it still makes many people uncomfortable for a number of reasons. If you do not want to go through a DUI checkpoint, do you have to? The good news is, you do not. Defining DUI...
Statutory rape involves sex with a minor, which is criminal and subject to appropriate penalties. However, the situation sometimes ends up complex due to the fact that statutory rape cases can include couples that are only a couple of years apart or couples in which...
Virginia takes drinking and driving seriously, and even a first-time conviction for driving under the influence may result in serious penalties. While a first-time DUI may lead to up to a year behind bars, a year’s loss of licensure and hefty fines, among other...
A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is one of the best ways that aspiring students today can pursue higher education without worrying as much about the massive price tag attached. However, it is important to note how to handle reporting a potential...
In Virginia, driving under the influence can come with steep penalties. Even a first-time conviction can mean losing driving privileges for a full year. In many cases, drivers can regain limited driving privileges after receiving a DUI conviction by applying for a...
Virginia parents should know that state law treats underage drinking and driving charges very seriously. Even if your child is under 18, he or she could face a conviction that may impact both present and future opportunities. 1. Virginia has a zero-tolerance DUI...
Virginia law specifies exactly the situations that would lead to a criminal charge related to child pornography. There is a range of crimes that fall under this umbrella. You could face charges for possession, distribution, facilitation, reproduction or solicitation....
If a law enforcement officer pulls you over on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, how will you respond? Some drivers are too flustered to say anything at all. But others believe the situation calls for conversation. Be careful. Here are certain...
When an officer conducts a traffic stop, he or she is constantly looking for signs of intoxication. If the officer requests a breath test and roadside testing, the driver will likely consent, especially if he or she is confident the results turn out negative. But,...
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...
