Monthly Archives: December 2025
Is Street Racing Legal in Virginia?
No, and quite frankly, we can’t believe you asked that question. We do understand, however, that those Fast and Furious movies and their ilk make street racing look glamorous and safe. But the reality is that street racing is unglamorous, at least for residents who must hear revving engines and motorists who must dodge… Read More »
Unpacking Weapons Possession Laws and Regulations in Virginia
Virginia’s gun possession laws are continually in transition. Virginia, like many other southern states, has historically supported the right to bear arms under the U.S. Constitution’s Second Amendment. But recently, as gun violence continues to be a serious problem in Virginia, state lawmakers and bureaucrats have enacted various laws and regulations limiting firearm use,… Read More »
Attacking the Field Sobriety Tests in a DUI Case
The process of undermining the field sobriety tests in a DUI case often begins before police officers administer the three approved tests. Officers often begin with unapproved tests, such as the head-back, eyes-closed balance test or the reciting-the-ABCs test. Usually, officers force defendants to perform these tests so the subjects are fatigued, mentally and… Read More »
How Do Lawyers Beat Drug Possession Charges in Virginia?
Drug possession charges are on the front line of the War on Drugs, which began in the 1970s and escalated in the 1980s. Simple possession accounts for more than 85 percent of the drug cases in Loudon County. Police officers and prosecutors aggressively enforce drug possession laws. However, since these cases have so many… Read More »
