Our qualified attorneys often write legal library articles that will give you information on Virginia criminal laws and penalties, as well as explain possible defenses and strategies for your DUI, traffic or criminal case. These articles will help explain your rights under Virginia laws and educate you on the process you may be facing.
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Littering Charges in Virginia In Virginia, people mistakenly believe that a small fine is the worst thing that can happen to them from littering. Those people are flat wrong. -
Prescription Drugs and Your DUI Case Driving while under the influence of prescription medications can have devastating effects and lead to a DUI charge on your driving record. -
Manassas Underage Drinking & Driving Attorney § 18.2-266.1. Virginia code section for underage DUI § 18.2-266.1 clarifies what is a violation of underage drinking laws and what the consequences are. -
Virginia Code § 46.2-869. Improper driving. VA Code § 46.2-869. Improper driving, defines the penalties associated with improper driving, a charge that reckless driving can be reduced to. -
Driving without a License in Virginia In Virginia, no person shall drive without a valid license. A first offense penalty for driving without a license is a Class 2 misdemeanor. -
Driving on a Revoked or Suspended License | 46.2-301 In Virginia, no person whose driver’s license has been suspended, or who has been directed not to drive by the court or DMV. -
Driving Outside a Restricted License Under Virginia law, operating or driving a motor vehicle in violation of the terms of your restricted license is a Class 1 misdemeanor criminal offense. -
Hit and Run Virginia Laws 46.2-894 In Virginia, leaving the scene of an accident, or “hit and run”, is a serious criminal offense that involves the failure to report specified information. -
Failure to Stop for Police – “Eluding” In Virginia, if a police officer signals (either visible or audible) for you to stop your motor vehicle, it is a Class 2 misdemeanor for you to continue driving -
Driving After Being Designated as an Habitual Offender In Virginia, if you have been adjudicated an habitual offender, you may not drive a vehicle while your revocation is in effect. -
Open Container Laws in Virginia § 18.2-323.1 Under Virginia law, it is unlawful for any person to consume alcohol while driving a motor vehicle on a public highway. -
Underage Purchase, Possession or Consumption of Alcohol An underage purchase, possession or consumption of alcohol charge initially may sound like a commonplace youthful indiscretion with little consequence. -
Virginia Fake Identification Laws Code In Virginia, using or attempting to use altered or fake identification for underage purchase, possession or consumption of alcohol is a Class 1 misdemeanor. -
18.2-415 Disorderly Conduct Under Virginia law, disorderly conduct is a Class 1 misdemeanor - the most serious class of Virginia misdemeanor offenses. -
18.2-388 Public Intoxication VA Code § 18.2-388. Profane swearing and intoxication in public. Even responsible, social drinkers may find themselves faced with a public intoxication charge. -
Differences in Infractions, Misdemeanors and Felonies In Virginia, criminal offenses are either felonies or misdemeanors. Traffic infractions are violations of public order and they are not criminal. -
§ 18.2-266 Virginia Code Virginia code section for DUI, § 18.2-266 clarifies alcohol and other drug impairments that render it unlawful to operate a motor vehicle in the state of VA. -
§ 18.2-268.3. Refusal of tests; penalties; procedures. Virginia code section for Refusal, § 18.2-268.3 clarfies the penalties for refusing a breath test in VA, an implied consent state. -
§ 18.2-268.2 Virginia code section for Implied Consent. § 18.2-268.2. Implied consent to post-arrest testing to determine drug or alcohol content of blood is required of anyone who drives in Virginia. -
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