Drunk driving is a serious problem in Virginia. Last year, the authorities recorded over 8,000 alcohol related traffic accidents that resulted in 5,288 injuries, according to the Virginia Highway Safety Office. Because of these worrisome statistics, Virginia law enforcement officers are always on the lookout, and prosecutors are ever ready to bring criminal charges against people suspected of drunk driving. The problem is, many innocent people get swept up in Read More
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Getting Stopped at Virginia DUI Checkpoints
Roadblock checkpoints are a frequent tool used by the Virginia State Police and city and county law enforcement agencies that want to crack down on impaired drivers — particularly through the holiday season when more impaired drivers tend to be on the road. The experience of getting stopped at a checkpoint may be stressful even for someone who is not under the influence, and the average citizen probably does not Read More