Category Archives: Drunk Driving
How Does Virginia Law Address Underage Drunk Drivers?
The Commonwealth of Virginia imposes strict laws against and severe punishment for drunk driving for both adults and minors under the age of 21. Though underage drivers face a different standard for driving under the influence or while impaired (DUI/DWI). Furthermore, the penalties for underage DUI also differ from the punishment that adults face… Read More »
Virginia Man Arrested for Hit and Run, Eluding Police & DUI
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man from Sterling, Virginia, for causing an accident while drunk driving and attempting to flee the scene, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. This incident occurred in Sterling on November 20th just before midnight. At that time, sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported car accident… Read More »
Surveying Virginia Requirements for Ignition Interlock Systems
When a person commits drunk driving or similar offenses in Virginia, there are a variety of criminal consequences. A conviction can result in jail time, fines, and license suspension. Additionally, a drunk driver may be required to install an ignition interlock system before they are allowed to get back on the road. What is… Read More »
Virginia Man Arrested for Drunk Driving & Refusing DUI Test in Leesburg
A man from Herndon faces Virginia criminal charges for driving under the influence (DUI) and refusing a DUI test, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office arrested the Herndon man on Friday, October 4th at approximately 11 p.m. That is when sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a… Read More »
What are the Virginia Laws & Penalties for DUI?
Every year, drunk drivers cause a dizzying number of car accidents across the Commonwealth of Virginia, resulting in property damage, physical injury, and death. This unfortunate reality exists despite strict Virginia laws against driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs. After all, a conviction for DUI in Virginia can result in prison… Read More »
Virginia Man Assaults Police Officer During Drunk Driving Incident
A man from Falls Church, Virginia, now faces criminal charges for driving under the influence (DUI) and assault and battery against a police officer, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. This incident occurred at approximately 12:47 a.m. on Saturday, September 7th. That is when the Loudoun County Sheriff’s deputies arrived at a… Read More »
Drunk Driver Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter in Virginia
A drunk driver from Sterling, Virginia recently pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and other criminal charges after causing a fatal accident, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. This fatal car accident dates back to February 20, 2017. On that date, the driver from Sterling was on his way home from a party… Read More »