During a traffic stop with a driver the police suspect has had too much to drink, officers will usually take three steps to validate their suspicions. First, they will ask the driver questions about their conduct earlier in the day. Next, they may ask the driver to...
Year: 2021
3 ways college students face extra penalties for criminal charges
In theory, all adults face the same consequences for the same criminal offenses. Although there is some discretion regarding the amount of jail time, length of probation or amount of money someone pays in fines after a conviction, the law sets clear maximum and...
Living recklessly: What constitutes reckless driving?
Most people have been there: You get stuck behind a semi that is going 10 mph slower than everyone else and have to try to figure out how to get around it. Seeing an opportunity, you nip around speedily, quickly passing by the truck well above the speed limit. At the...
Do you need expert witnesses for your DUI case?
If prosecutors have charged you with driving under the influence of alcohol, you may worry about the many potentially serious consequences you may face upon conviction. After all, in Virginia, first-time DUI penalties range from license suspension to incarceration. ...
When to challenge a traffic ticket
The fact is that most people are going to get a traffic ticket at some point in their lives, regardless of whether they deserve it or not. But when is it worth challenging the ticket in court? For example, if you believe you're innocent but it will cost you way more...