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Virginia Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• Q: Do I Have A Choice Of Blood Alcohol Level Tests?
  A: At the scene of the arrest, police officers will frequently offer what is called alco­sensor. The alco­sensor is a notoriously inaccurate breath test. It is … More
• Q: Why Did I Lose My License For 7 Days, I Thought It Was "innocent Until Proven Guilty"?
  A: Recently, Virginia began suspending DUI suspect's licenses for 7 days following their initial arrest. When this law first went into effect, there were many legal … More
• Q: Can I Represent Myself? What Can A Lawyer Do For Me?
  A: Anyone can represent themselves in court, but DUI law is very complicated and the punishments are severe. DUI statutes take up 42 pages of the Virginia Code. … More
• Q: What Is Reckless Driving?
  A: There are actually 13 different Reckless Driving statutes. They include: "general recklessness," "loss of control," driving with improperly adjusted brakes, passing on … More
• Q: What Are The Penalties For Reckless Driving?
  A: Since the maximum penalty for Reckless driving is one year in jail, a $2,500 fine, a six month suspension of driving privileges, and 6 demerit driving record points, … More
• Q: What Is Driving On A Suspended License?
  A: It is unlawful to drive in Virginia if one's license is suspended. This is taken very seriously in this state and, in many cases, a conviction will result in jail. In … More
• Q: Are There Defenses To Driving On A Suspended License?
  A: There are two basic defenses to Driving on Suspended: (1) Did the police officer have the right to stop the motorist; and (2) did the driver know he was suspended. It … More
• Q: What Are The Penalties For Driving On A Suspended License?
  A: The maximum penalty for a first offense is a jail sentence of 6 months, a $1,000 fine, and a license suspension for the same period for which it had been previously … More
• Q: Can A Speeding Charge Be Defended?
  A: To prove a speeding case, the prosecutor will try to prove the speed of a driver by introducing evidence of a radar result or a pace. A radar is a machine that uses … More
• Q: What Are The Charge For Driving Which Causes An Accident?
  A: There is really not traffic offense called an "accident." Instead, one is charged with driving behavior that may have led to an accident. The most common … More
• Q: How Does The Department Of Motor Vehicles Assign Demerit Points To Traffic Offenses?
  A: Almost all traffic offenses carry demerit points which are assessed by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Certain nonmoving offenses are excluded from the demerit … More