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In Virginia, you don’t have to be driving to get found guilty of DUI/DWI. DUI applies to “operating” a vehicle not just “driving”. Driving a vehicle requires motion. Operation just requires control. A person can be controlling or operating a … Continue reading

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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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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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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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