When people are involved in a traffic accident, it is understandable that they might appear disoriented afterward, even if there is no sign of obvious serious injury. Unfortunately, police may interpret this disorientation as a sign that a driver is actually under the...
DUI
Virginia woman facing drunk driving charges after crash
The criminal justice system can often seem overwhelming. When suspected of a crime and questioned by police, for example, some people may not fully understand the ramifications of the information they provide without the guidance of an experienced criminal defense...
Women are more likely to be affected by alcohol than men
One thing that can hurt people who go out to drink is believing that alcohol affects everyone the same. If your best friend Jim can have three drinks and be sober, you should be able to as well, right?Unfortunately, that's not how it works. Women can be particularly...
Woman facing drunk driving charges in Virginia
Car accidents can happen at any moment of the day for a variety of different reasons. Unfortunately, law enforcement officials may automatically assume that an accident was caused by a person who was under the influence of alcohol. In fact, a woman in Virginia is now...
Crash with Virginia police officer leads to drunk driving charge
Drivers must take in and integrate a variety of different information while behind the wheel. They must be aware of other traffic in the area, the performance of their vehicle and the conditions of the roadways, among many other factors. Unfortunately, it is easy to...
Virginia man arrested for drunk driving
There are a variety of different circumstances that drivers face while driving. In fact, some of these may prompt police officers to suspect criminal behavior even though they were perfectly innocuous. For example, a driver may choose to temporarily slow or come to a...
Virginia man arrested for drunk driving after fatal crash
Most people realize that when they utilize Virginia roadways, they could potentially be involved in an accident. Unfortunately, all it takes is a single moment of inattention to cause a serious, potentially fatal accident. In fact, a man who was arrested...
Facing drunk driving charges may be overwhelming
The sudden death of a young person in Virginia in a preventable car accident is an unspeakable tragedy. When it happens at the hands of an alleged drunk driver the desire may be for the maximum penalty to be levied against the suspected drunk driver. However, due...
Woman accused of drunk driving with children in her car
There are many different potential causes for driver distraction. Drivers with young children in their vehicle, for example, could face significant distractions. Unfortunately, what could simply be a distracted driver could be seen as a sign of intoxication. In fact,...
Virginia woman facing drunk driving charges
There are often unexpected obstacles when driving. While most drivers are aware of this potential and take appropriate measures, it might be easy for people to become disoriented when they encounter them at night. Despite this, a woman in Virginia is facing drunk...