Category Archives: DUI/DWI

These posts deal with Virginia DUI/DWI laws, DUI forensic issues, and the various defenses associated with DUI in Virginia.

How Does the Virginia DMV Demerit Point System Work?

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Luke Nichols

How do I get more “good” points? Each year, no matter what you do you get +1 point added to your record until you reach a maximum of +5 points. At +5 you max out, you have a “perfect record”. … Continue reading →

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Ten Things Virginia College Students Should Know Before they Get Arrested

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Luke Nichols

By: Luke J. Nichols of Spectrum Legal Defense. www.spectrum-legal.com When I came to Virginia as first year law student I knew Virginia was notorious for its strict laws and severe punishments. But the Old Dominion should come with warning labels. … Continue reading →

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Mandatory Ignition Interlock on all DUI/DWI Convictions.

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Luke Nichols

The Virginia legislature just passed an amendment [HB 279] to the Virginia DUI laws that will make it mandatory for all driver’s convicted of DUI to have ignition interlock installed in their car in order to get a restricted licenses.This … Continue reading →

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Tony Soprano Helped me win a DUI Case: Nothing shocks me anymore.

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Luke Nichols

Ok, I am a lawyer. For three years in law school I was trained to turn my nose up at TV’s depiction of the criminal justice system. But I just can’t do it now. Props to Tony Soprano. There I … Continue reading →

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