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Virginia Ignition Interlock Laws & Exemption

If you are convicted of driving under the influence ( DUI ) in Virginia, then you can expect the court to use the full extent of its available punishments, especially if you did not progress your case with the help of a criminal defense attorney. You will likely anticipate paying a fine to the state and possibly even some jail time. However, losing your license to suspension or revocation does not ... Continue Reading

Good Samaritan Buys Girl Scout Cookies But Allegedly Sells Drugs

You might recall a story from mid-February about a kindhearted Good Samaritan who bought more than 100 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to get the Scouts out of the cold. The Girls had been posted outside a grocery store during frigid weather when the man — at the time, unknown — said he would purchase their entire stock. The story blew up on social media as a heartwarming tale of spreading good deeds. ... Continue Reading

What is the Presumption of Innocence?

Across the centuries, the United States of America has worked diligently to create the most balanced criminal justice system in the world. Everyone who is accused of a crime is seen as deserving a fair chance in and out of court to explain their side of the situation, if they wish, and protect their rights. Indeed, everyone is meant to be seen as “innocent until proven guilty.” This foundation is ... Continue Reading

DUI Arrests in Virginia Without Ever Driving

Although DUI is an acronym for driving under the influence, it is a bit of a misnomer in Virginia. Driving your vehicle while iunder the influence is not strictly required for you to be arrested for and even convicted of a DUI. Instead, you can be arrested if a law enforcement officer has reason to suspect you operated your vehicle while intoxicated. “Operation” of a vehicle is a vaguer legal ... Continue Reading