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Refusing a DUI Test

What 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...

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Driving With a Suspended License

Yes, 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...

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Will I Lose My License for a DUI in Virginia?

Your 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...

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