driving under the influence

Expert countertestimony (EC) is often vital for a criminal defendants' trial, as is made clear with recent unpublished Virginia Court of Appeals affirmance of a DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs) conviction that ideally called not only for EC but also an...

Virginia watered down DWI law no picnic,The lost driving privileges and IID and any other restricted driving privileges that get a person convicted under the Virginia DUI law or with a wet reckless settlement are among the reasons for a defendant charged with driving under...

istols are ubiquitous in Virginia, which is one of the nation's most gun-friendly state. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I delighted in reading the Virginia Supreme Court's recent ruling that the statutory prohibition on carrying an otherwise permitted and concealed handgun while under the influence...

Fairfax DWI police patrols can be expected to increase during St. Patrick's celebrations and all other times during the year when alcohol consumption increases. How can you enjoy any celebration and avoid a Virginia DUI stop, arrest and prosecution? For starters, be aware that non-drivers...