Resources

What You Need to Know About ASAP Non-Compliance

When a person is convicted of a DWI offense, he or she is ordered to complete the Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP). Also known as VASAP, ASAP is a substance abuse treatment and education program that is run by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The... [Read more]

The Walk and Turn and One Leg Stand: A Primer on the Psycho-Motor DUI FSTs

The Psycho-motor Field Sobriety Test  A psycho-motor field sobriety test is an exercise that law enforcement uses to determine whether or not a driver is impaired by drugs or alcohol. Field sobriety tests often have a litany of possible... [Read more]

Baby DUI vs. Adult DUI: Differences and What You Can Be Charged With

Baby DUI  You can be charged with a "Baby DUI" if you drive after consuming alcohol when you are under the age of 21. A person with a blood alcohol content or BAC between .02 and .07 will be charged with a baby DUI if he is under the age of 21.... [Read more]

If the Other Driver is Never Found After a Hit and Run, what Happens?

Hit and run is a common occurrence in different parts of the country including Virginia. Sometimes it can be difficult to hold accountable a driver who escapes after an accident. There will be no one to take to court or pay for your... [Read more]

How Reliable is Eyewitness Testimony?

Eyewitness testimony seems compelling and convincing. The human mind is partial to good storytelling, and a witness who takes the stand and tells a judge or jury what they believe they witnessed may garner great sympathy from them. But when it comes to... [Read more]