Many defendants ask about the difference between a Virginia DUI or a charge of reckless driving. They are different and may have unique impacts on your life. Both are Class One misdemeanors but they can change your life in very different ways. Our Manassas DUI lawyers explain the differences between Virginia DUI and reckless driving…
If you or someone you care about are charged with a Virginia DUI, you need to understand about blood alcohol testing and how it will affect the case. A person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is important proof about whether they were intoxicated. Certain percentages may create a per se intoxication finding or even enhance the…
If you are charged with a DUI or related offense in Virginia, you need an experienced DUI defense attorney by your side. These cases can have a serious impact on your whole life. A DUI conviction could result in high fines, jail time, and the loss of your driver’s license. It can even affect your…
A Virginia DUI charge can affect your employment and your professional licensure. Professionals face regulatory action that may suspend or terminate their professional licenses in certain fields, affect their ability to drive commercial vehicles, and much more. This collateral consequence of your charge can have a massive impact on your life, so it is critical…
Many states have laws that prohibit any open container of alcohol in your car. Virginia does not expressly prohibit passengers from having open containers or even drinking while in the vehicle. However, it is illegal to drink while you are driving. An open container may be used as evidence that you were drinking, and even…
A Virginia DUI can derail your life if you do not put up a proper defense. You face the potential for jail time, high fines, and even the loss of your driver’s license. This can affect your entire life, from your job, school, or even your personal life. A strong DUI defense may help you…
Were you recently arrested on a suspected DUI in Virginia? If so, you likely face current or forthcoming criminal charges against you. A DUI/DWI conviction carries severe potential penalties such as jail time, significant fines, and losing your driver’s license. It is crucial that you have legal representation after your arrest to help you deal…
In addition to the jail time and driver’s license suspension you face for a Virginia DUI charge, you also face the potential for very high fines. These fines increase based on the number of prior DUI/DWI charges you have or the unique facts of your case. Understanding these fines and the many hidden costs of…
A driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) conviction is serious and can affect your criminal record forever. Under Virginia law, you can be charged for driving while drunk or under the influence of drugs. This conviction can never be removed from your criminal record, but there is a time limit on…
Following your first DUI arrest, you are likely frightened and have many questions. One of those questions is: “Am I going to get jail time for my first DUI offense in Virginia?” This is a common question, and an intelligent one to ask. For most standard DUIs, a first-time conviction will not lead to a…
