Many people are surprised to learn that they do not need to actually be operating a motor vehicle in order to be convicted of a DUI/DWI in Virginia. This is because state law allows a defendant to be convicted when you were merely “operating” a vehicle and Virginia law has
If you reside in a state other than Virginia – like Maryland, North Carolina, Delaware, etc. – getting charged with reckless driving can create a myriad of headaches and poses a significant risk to your long-term future. You may be asking yourself, “Why is a reckless driving charge so serious
If you are stopped by police in Fairfax County and charged with reckless driving, you may be asking yourself, “can this reckless charge impact by employment?” It is a good question to ask and the answer may surprise you. Many people charged with reckless driving in Virginia are understandably
According to Virginia Code § 18.2-266, police have the ability to charge you with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs no matter where police stopped your vehicle (i.e. whether you were on a public highway or on your friend’s driveway). However, it is important to highlight the fact
It is an all-too-common scenario – you are traveling on Braddock Road in Fairfax headed towards EagleBank Arena when, out of nowhere, you approach a “sobriety checkpoint.” As you approach, your heart may begin to race as questions and concerns flood your mind – will that half-glass of wine I
The Commonwealth of Virginia features some of the strictest driving laws in the country. For example, if you are charged and convicted with driving recklessly, you could be subjected to serving time in jail and the proverbial scarlet letter of a permanent criminal record. What Exactly is Reckless Driving in
Getting charged with drunk driving in Fairfax County can have significant repercussions on your immediate and long-term future, especially if that charge turns into a conviction. The Virginia Legislature enacted an array of laws that punish convicted drunk drivers quite harshly, even if it was a first offense. This is
Marijuana legalization has made national headlines due to many states decriminalizing, or outright legalizing, the possession of marijuana. However, Virginia is not one of those states. In fact, Virginia is one of only twenty states that still maintains a legal ban on both medical and recreational marijuana usage. To
Getting charged with a DUI/DWI is a stressful and traumatic experience. In the blink of an eye, you become the target of government prosecution, your driving privileges may be suspended, and you could be looking at severe penalties that hinder your future, including potential jail time. What To Expect
It is an all-too-common scenario – you are out with friends at a George Mason University basketball game or enjoying a meal at Coastal Flats in Fairfax Corner when your excited behavior is misconstrued as belligerence representative of intoxication. This may result in Fairfax police charging you with being drunk
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