Police in Virginia claim that a woman took a recent shopping trip to Target a little too far. Shortly after leaving the store she was stopped and arrested for drunk driving. Additional charges for obstruction of justice, battery against a law enforcement officer and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...