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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Drinking While Driving - “Open Container” § 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. -
Unlawful Underage Purchase of Alcohol with an Altered or Fake Identification in Virginia 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. -
What are the 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. -
Virginia Law § 18.2-266. Driving motor vehicle, engine, etc., while intoxicated, etc. 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. Implied consent to post-arrest testing to determine drug or alcohol content of blood. § 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. -
Will New Technology Impact Drunk Drivers in Virginia? Learn about the new technology being designed that may reduce DUI offenses, and call a Northern Virginia DUI defense lawyer after a DUI arrest. -
4 Critical Things a Manassas Criminal Defense Lawyer Provides Find out the four critical things that a Manassas criminal defense lawyer at the Wilson Law Firm can do for you that will help your case results. -
How Do You Know if You Should Hire a Virginia DUI/DWI Attorney? Know when it is a good idea to hire a Virginia DUI lawyer, and call a skilled Northern Virginia DUI defense attorney at the Wilson Law Firm today. -
Arrested in Virginia? A Manassas, VA Criminal Defense Attorney May Improve Your Situation There are many things a Northern Virginia criminal defense attorney can provide you. Read this article to find out what a lawyer does in your criminal case. -
How to Hire and Who You Should Hire as Your Virginia DUI Lawyer How do you go about finding the right DUI lawyer for your needs? Read this and call a Northern Virginia DUI defense attorney at the Wilson Law Firm. -
Why Should You Revisit the Scene of Your Virginia DUI Arrest? Find out why it is critical to revisit your Virginia DUI arrest site, and call a Northern Virginia DUI defense attorney for help with your drunk driving case. -
Drug Defenses and Schedule Classification Explained by a Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyer. An experienced VA criminal defense attorney may have defenses available in your case. Read this article and call a Manassas drug defense lawyer today. -
How a Doctor May Be Able to Help in Your Virginia DUI Case Did you know doctors may be able to prove your breath test false reading? Read this and call a skilled Northern Virginia DUI attorney today to find out more. -
When Should You Call a Lawyer After a Virginia DUI Arrest? Find out possible defenses that could help you after you are arrested on a DUI in Virginia, and call a VA DUI attorney today. -
Not Enough Money in Your Account? Writing Bad Checks in Virginia May Land You in Jail Arrested for bad checks in Virginia? Find out why you need to hire an experienced Northern Virginia criminal defense lawyer immediately. -
Possible Affirmative Defenses for Virginia DWI & DUI Charges Involuntary Intoxication is a strategy that A Virginia DUI defense lawyer at the Wilson Law Firm may use for your specific DUI case. Call 800-DUI-LWYR today.