A per se law in a DUI case means that once a person is tested and is found to have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher, no other evidence is needed to show that the person was intoxicated by law. In the United States, every state follows this rule, and if...
Drunk Driving
Several defenses to drunk driving charges can help your case
If you're accused of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, it's important to defend yourself from the start. This accusation can lead to many problems in your life -- your reputation can be tarnished and you can face fines, penalties like losing your...
Teen sentenced to 2 years in prison for 4 drunk driving deaths
Most of the time, when a person kills another person in a car accident, many questions are asked to determine what kind of penalty is appropriate. In crashes where fault can't be proven or no negligence was shown, a person may not face penalties. However, when a...
Police cruiser struck by alleged drunk driver in Virginia
If you're stopped for drunk driving, you could face some serious penalties. Even if you don't get into an accident, you could be looking at losing your license or paying heavy fines. It's important that you speak with your attorney about your options immediately; you...
Do ride-sharing services help prevent drunk driving?
If there was a way to make the roads safer to make sure you're not driving drunk, that option could save lives. In Virginia, residents may be finding that there are fewer drunk drivers on the road, and that's great news. If you've ever been accused of drunk driving,...
Can a breathalyzer test be wrong?
A breathalyzer test is often used to prove that someone has been driving under the influence of alcohol. It can be combined with other tests, but sometimes police don't do everything they can to make an accurate assessment. Unfortunately, this piece of machinery is...
Auto-Brewery Syndrome: A new defense to drunk driving?
One of the recent news reports that has gained national attention draws attention to the way medical conditions may affect drivers on the roads. Most people know that diabetics could pass out when driving, those with epilepsy could have a seizure and other medical...
Drunk driving charges filed after alleged hit-and-run
Drunk driving charges can be frightening, and in a situation when you might have had a couple of drinks -- or more than a couple -- before driving, you might not act logically. When people are driving under the influence and an incident occurs, they might flee the...
What are the penalties for driving under the influence?
If you're accused of driving under the influence, you're at risk of being found guilty of and being convicted of that charge. You can work with your attorney to fight back against the charges, which will help you keep your reputation clean while you make your...
Criminal defense is a long-haul proposition
When someone faces charges of any type, including serious DUI charges, criminal defense measures should take a long-term approach. Criminal cases can spread out over a long period of time, especially if prosecutors decide to take a case to trial. For one former...


