When you are facing a DUI charge, you know it will be a stressful experience. The following evaluation process is crucial in determining the appropriate course of action for both the court and the individual. Understanding what happens during a DUI evaluation can help...
You're driving through Blacksburg when, suddenly, blue lights flash in your rearview mirror. Your heart races as you pull over. The officer approaches, but this time, there's a small device on their uniform. It's a body camera, silently recording every word and...
When you're facing a driving under the influence (DUI) charge, one of the most important pieces of evidence is the alcohol concentration in your blood. It is the number that can make or break your case and is often the focal point of the prosecution's argument....
Felony charges often carry lengthy jail time and severe criminal fines. When up against these charges, defendants naturally want to explore every option to fight them, including the necessity defense. The necessity defense argues that a person committed a crime to...
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is extremely dangerous. The consequences can be severe, including legal trouble and serious harm to everyone involved. It is important to understand these risks to keep our roads and communities safe. When you are...
In Virginia, drunk driving is treated pretty harshly – especially when a drunk driver causes an accident that claims someone’s life. When that happens, a drunk driving charge becomes involuntary manslaughter, instead. What is involuntary manslaughter? Manslaughter...
Certain medications used to treat attention-deficit disorder (ADD) or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are stimulants – which have a different effect on the brains of people with ADD/ADHD than they do neurotypicals. Neurotypical people sometimes obtain...
A drug charge can have serious consequences for anyone, but it becomes even more significant for those with professional licenses. Doctors, nurses, teachers and other professionals work hard to earn their licenses. A drug charge can put their licenses at risk....
In recent years, social media has become an integral part of daily life for many Americans, as it offers opportunities for sharing experiences and opinions and maintaining social connections. However, for criminal defendants, social media can be a minefield. As such,...
In Virginia, recreational marijuana has been legalized. It is not a crime to purchase or possess a small amount of marijuana for personal use, as long as you are over 21 years old. There are limits on the amount a person can possess at one time and things of this...
