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Jan. 24, 2020

The right to own and use a firearm is a Constitutional right. Gun owners throughout Virginia have been vigorously advocating their rights, too. They believe in the Second Amendment and are voicing their concerns over a rising movement to regulate gun ownership more thoroughly.

Dec. 19, 2019

Recently in Denver, Colorado, a double standard involving police and DUI arrests was uncovered and reported on. It's not a surprising fact that police can be biased, especially in cases of DUI arrests, but in this specific circumstance, the double standard could not be any clearer.

Nov. 22, 2019

It's Thanksgiving time, and with that comes the big Thanksgiving celebrations and dinners complete with alcoholic beverages. And from house to house, a person may bring a bottle of whiskey or wine – they may even bring an open bottle because in Virginia, under certain conditions, you can carry open bottles of alcohol in a vehicle.

Nov. 12, 2019

So now you don't have to take our word for it, but you can take it from the New York Times as well: breath tests don't work; breathalyzers produce bad results; breathalyzers are, in essence, a scam that can cause innocent people to suffer the consequences of a DUI conviction.

Oct. 30, 2019

It's late. You had a few drinks. You feel fine. You say goodbye to your colleagues in Charlottesville and head home.

Oct. 24, 2019

Driving while under the influence of drugs in the Commonwealth of Virginia is illegal, and this includes the use of the drug commonly referred to as "ecstasy." When driving under the influence of this kind of drug, a person can be stopped and arrested for DUI.

Oct. 21, 2019

Halloween isn't just for kids. Many adults enjoy this time of year. While kids are going door to door for their treats, many adults enjoy getting dressed up as vampires and celebrities to attend adult parties.

Sept. 30, 2019

The Virginia General Assembly passed in early September 2019 House Bill (HB) 1941. This bill, named Driving while intoxicated or operating watercraft while intoxicated; maiming, etc., of another (DUI Maiming), will make penalties more severe for persons charged and convicted under it.

Sept. 24, 2019

Like all of us, police make mistakes, and these mistakes are especially common to DUI investigations in Virginia. The police have already made up their minds at first glance that you are driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs.

Aug. 31, 2019

So, you were pulled over for a DUI in Charlottesville. Maybe you didn't hire an attorney or didn't vet an attorney thoroughly enough, and now you have been convicted of your first, second, or subsequent Virginia DUI.