Resources

Can I Get a DUI Even if I’m Not Driving?

There is a common misconception among many people that in order to be arrested for driving under the influence, you actually need to be driving. However, in Fairfax and the rest of Virginia as a whole, this is not true. It’s possible to be arrested and... [Read more]

Do I Have the Right to Refuse a Sobriety Test?

Virginia has some of the strictest traffic laws in the country. The stringency owes partly to a genuine desire to keep people safe and partly to a desire to collect revenue through fines. DUI offenses are especially harsh in the state. Virginia troopers... [Read more]

5 Steps To Take After A DUI Arrest

If you experience a DUI arrest, it is imperative that you know precisely which steps you should take next to ensure your rights are protected. 1. INVENTORY. The first step is to write a narrative of the events that led up to your arrest. It is not... [Read more]

Miss a Traffic Ticket Court Date? What Happens Next

Whether you miss your traffic court date because you forgot or because there is an emergency that arises that is beyond your control, you need to notify your attorney or (if you do not have an attorney) someone who works in the court. You can then try to... [Read more]

Beating a Virginia Traffic Ticket

Nearly everyone has been pulled over and issued a traffic ticket. In some situations, the police officer lacked sufficient evidence to issue the ticket. Because traffic tickets can result in fines, increased insurance rates and otherwise damage your... [Read more]