What Is A Preliminary Breath Test and How Is It Calibrated for Accuracy?
If you’re on trial for DUI in Virginia, you should know how the preliminary breath test (PBT) must be checked for accuracy and calibrated. If that device can’t be proven to be in proper working order, it shouldn’t be allowed into evidence at trial. Video: What is a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT)? It’s the box […]
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Miranda Rights Don’t Apply for DUI Field Sobriety Tests
One of the most common frequently asked questions I get regarding Virginia DUI / DWI cases has to do with Miranda rights. We’ve talked about what the Miranda rights are, and I have a video coming out about Miranda rights in a DUI case. At What Point During A DUI Investigation Should the Miranda Warning […]
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Can You do VASAP Out of State?
Yes. If you’re found guilty of a DUI or DWI in Virginia, one of the required punishments is that you do the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP). That program is going to be based in the local court where your offense is pending, or where you’re found guilty. However, VASAP, in the local court, […]
MoreIs VASAP Required for A Virginia DUI / DWI?
What Is VASAP? VASAP stands for: Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program. In a nutshell, if you’re convicted of DUI / DWI in Virginia, the court has to order you to complete VASAP. Yep, it’s a pain. Is VASAP Required For Virginia DUI? Virginia Code 18.2-271.1 provides the VASAP requirement. It says that anyone convicted of […]
MoreHow Do You Get Your License Back After a DUI Suspension?
How Do I Reinstate My Suspended License in Virginia? Getting Help from an Experienced Virginia Traffic Lawyer Is Your First Step! When I advise clients about their case, they are primarily worried about jail time. The next question my new clients always ask is, What is the minimum license suspension if found guilty of a […]
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How Do I Get My Ignition Interlock Device Removed?
In Virginia, as of July 1, 2012, if you are found guilty of any level of DWI, your restricted license is contingent upon you having an ignition interlock device installed in any vehicle that you drive. In other words, you can hopefully get a restricted license (at least for a first-offense DUI). However, you cannot […]
MoreVirginia Ignition Interlock – From Install to Violation
What is Ignition Interlock? Ignition interlock is a device that is installed in your vehicle, locking down your ignition so that you can’t start the vehicle without going through the device. The point of ignition interlock in Virginia is to determine whether or not the operator of the vehicle has alcohol in their system. Some […]
MorePenalties for 2nd DUI in Virginia
The penalties for a 2nd DUI in Virginia will be stiffer than what you faced for your first DUI conviction in Virginia.
MoreWhat Happens If I Get DUI In Virginia As An Out-of-State Driver?
If you find yourself in this situation, representation from a highly-experienced Virginia DUI lawyer can help you minimize the impact an out-of-state DUI can have on your life.
MoreHow a Reckless Driving Charge on Your Record Can Affect Your Future
Almost everything we do revolves around our ability to get around efficiently. However, we are so accustomed to driving that we can forget that driving is a privilege and not a right.
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