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Facing a DUI charge can be daunting, especially if you have no criminal record. You probably realize that keeping your record clean is important. Many people wonder, “Can a first offense DUI be dismissed?” or whether there is any chance of having their DUI case dismissed under Virginia law. When people ask us about what can happen with their...
Continue ReadingWhen Is a Breath or Blood Test Required? When a driver is suspected of DUI, it is standard for law enforcement to have breath or blood tests administered. When the law enforcement officer first pulled you over, they may have subjected you to a preliminary breath test. A handheld device is used to conduct such tests, and these handheld...
Continue ReadingWhat Happens If You Refuse the Chemical Test? A standard set of actions take place in all DUI charges in Virginia. The process begins with the initial police stop. A law enforcement officer will claim to have observed some type of driving behavior that could indicate alcohol or drug intoxication, such as speeding, weaving, wrong-way driving, or the police...
Continue ReadingYes, You Can! Here’s What You Need to Know In Virginia, if you meet the criteria, you may have the ability to get a limited license or hardship license after being convicted of a first or second DUI offense. If there has been an accident or injury, the legal situation may be more complex to resolve, especially if your...
Continue ReadingYour license will be suspended, but you may apply for a restricted one instead. All DUI convictions include license suspension if you plead guilty or are convicted of the offense in court. For a first-time misdemeanor DUI conviction, your driver’s license will be suspended for 1 year. There is the ability to require a restricted license based upon the...
Continue ReadingI am pleased to announce the launch of my new DUI web site and law blog! I have an RSS feed available for you here.
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