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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Spotsylvania County Spotsylvania County Circuit Court and General District Court are both located at 9115 Courthouse Road in Spotsylvania, VA 22553. Visit our page for more info. -
Stafford County Stafford County Circuit Court and General District Court are both located at 1300 Courthouse Road in Stafford, VA 22554. Visit our page for more information. -
City of Winchester The City of Winchester Court is located at Joint Judicial Center, 5 North Kent Street, Winchester, VA 22601 and the courts website is www.winchesterva.gov -
If You Throw a Butt, Your Butt May Be Thrown in Jail 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. -
We Defend Underage Drivers Charged with DUI Under VA Code § 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. -
§ 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. -
Penalty for 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 VA Code § 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 in Virginia Under VA Code §18.2-271.1, operating or driving a motor vehicle in violation of the terms of your restricted license is a Class 1 misdemeanor criminal offense. -
Leaving the Scene of An Accident “Hit and Run” Making a Small Problem Bigger! 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. -
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, § 18.2-323.1, Drinking While Driving -
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.