Virginia takes a tough stance against the illegal possession of drugs, with penalties involving stiff fines and years in jail. This post will cover the penalties for drug possession in Virginia, but as always, it is for educational purposes only and should not be...
Even if it’s your first offense, driving while intoxicated comes with some sobering consequences in Virginia. In addition to a criminal record, drunk drivers will likely face hundreds of dollars in fines, license revocation for 12 months and an ignition interlock...
Richmond police made an arrest in the fatal hit-and-run of a bicyclist on Friday, December 20th. Authorities received a call at approximately 10:19 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found a man lying in the roadway in the 5500 block of Chesterfield Drive in the South...
The Department of Motor Vehicles recently released a warning to pedestrians, citing some alarming statistics. With holiday parties in full swing, the DMV is warning party-goers about impaired walking. In other words, walking while intoxicated. According to statistics,...
The city of Richmond has passed an ordinance that bans drivers from holding any communications device, such as a cell phone, in their hand while operating a motor vehicle. The purpose of the ordinance is to help keep pedestrians safe and eliminate traffic fatalities....
Virginia has some of the harshest penalties for drunk driving in the nation. Even first-time offenders can have their driving privileges suspended for a year. Many can drive before a year is up, but must do so with a restricted license. Virginia courts can also...
There is no denying that the holiday season is rapidly approaching. As Richmond residents pass out candy to trick-or-treaters on Halloween they may also be looking forward to the Thanksgiving holiday coming up only a matter of weeks later. Once December rolls around,...
Different tests and assessments may be used to determine if a driver is driving while under the influence of alcohol. While many Virginia residents may be familiar with blood and breath tests, they may not know as much about field sobriety tests. Field sobriety tests...
Traffic violations can be damaging legal problems for Virginia residents who count on their drivers licenses to perform their personal and professional duties. It can be difficult for individuals to meet their schedules when they must rely on public transportation to...
Summer has officially started and many Virginia families may be making plans for the Fourth of July holiday. While some will travel to faraway destinations to visit family and friends, others may stay close to home to enjoy the festivities. Wherever they go and...