Virginia prosecutors can file driving while impaired (DWI) charges against people who drive after drinking too much alcohol. Both obvious impairment at the wheel and an elevated blood alcohol concentration (BAC) could justify a DWI charge in Virginia. Sometimes, state...
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What is overcharging in a criminal case?
Prosecutors have a tremendous amount of power in the United States. It’s ultimately a prosecutor who decides who gets charged, what charges they face and whether or not a plea deal is offered. Sometimes, an individual’s “prosecutorial discretion” is used to overcharge...
How do you know if an officer had reasonable suspicion?
Are you facing a DWI charge? If you are and you were pulled over by the police before being arrested, one thing you have to ask is if the officer had reasonable suspicion. Reasonable suspicion is a legal standard that applied to each stop an office makes. A police...
New law limits when police can pull drivers over
There are many traffic laws that drivers in Virginia must follow. Most of these laws are designed to keep all drivers safe on the road. Drivers must obey speed limits, signal when they are turning, yield to other drivers in certain situations and other rules. Drivers...
How much does insurance increase after a Virginia DUI?
Virginia is tough on drunk drivers, and if authorities charge you with drunk driving and it leads to a conviction, you may face serious penalties as a result. In addition to having to pay hundreds of dollars in fines for a first-time driving under the influence...
Negative emotions and false domestic violence allegations
When false domestic violence accusations surface, stress and other negative emotions such as depression are very concerning and often get in the way of one's ability to defend themselves. Regrettably, many people are falsely accused of intimate partner violence and...
Help for serious drug charges
Drug possession charges are serious criminal charges that can carry significant, life-altering, penalties and consequences for accused individuals. As a result, anyone facing drug charges should be prepared to respond with a strong criminal defense strategy. Drug...
Don’t be afraid to challenge the results of a walk-and-turn test
If you've been accused of drunk driving, then you're probably trying to figure out what your best move is going forward. Some accused individuals in northern Virginia jump on plea deals offered by prosecutors, but doing so could seriously impact your future. A...
Can you refuse to submit to a breath test for DWI?
Those in Northern Virginia who have been pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving know how intimidating the whole experience can be. This is true even if you believe you are not too impaired to drive. Oftentimes police who suspect a person is driving while...