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DUI and DWI

Fairfax City Police News Release Announcing DUI Charge for FAA's Babbitt

Police Fail to Preserve Evidence in Most DUI/DWI Cases; People v. Trombetta

Virginia Department of Forensic Science Toxicology Procedures Manual

Ignition Interlocks

Application for Restricted Virginia Driver's License

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Traffic Violations--Reckless Driving and other Serious Traffic Offenses

Virginia Code Section 46.2-896 - Accidents Involving Unattended Property

VDOT's Rules of the Road Brochure

Fairfax County Distracted Driving Survey Results

Virginia Highway Safety Corridors

Virginia Highway Safety Corridor Brochure

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Criminal Defense

Fairfax County General District Court Administrative Procedures Manual

Classification of Misdemeanors in Virginia

Classification of Felonies in Virginia

Affidavit in Support of Arrest of Second Dulles Passenger Who Swallowed Heroin Pellets

Affidavit in Support of Arrest Warrant for Dulles Traveler Who Swallowed Heroin Pellets

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Marijuana Defense

Police use Unreliable Tests for Marijuana

Report from NORML Foundation titled "Emerging Clinical Applications for Cannabis and Cannabinoids: A Review of the Recent Scientific Literature, Fourth Edition"

NORML Clinical Applications for Cannabis and Cannabinoids

Sample Fairfax County Marijuana 251 Dismissal Order

Local Fairfax Marijuana Defense Attorney Paul McGlone says these are the crucial regulations for Virginia Marijuana Field Tests that any Virginia Marijuana Defense Attorney should be familiar with. If you have any questions regarding a Marijuana Charge, please contact Paul McGlone at 703-273-2750 or 1-888-273-2750.

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DWI w/REFUSAL

NHTSA's Interim Report on Breath Test Refusals in DWI Enforcement

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DWI Checkpoints

DWI Roadblock Guidelines from the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police

This Fairfax County Police Roadblock, from Springfield, VA in 2008 looks like a Tijuana Border Crossing. Gestapo Germany never had such resources!

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General

This Interim Report from NHTSA offers lots of data about DWI Refusal trends around the Country.

Fairfax County Chief of Police's Report to the Community - Findings and Recommendations Concerning the Unintentional Police Shooting of Salvatore J. Culosi

Mall Cops -- The Real Story, Here in Fairfax County

This Citizen Did Not Want to Serve on a Montana Jury

History of Virginia State Police

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Helpful Internet Resources

Helpful Internet Resources for Many Fairfax County Cases:
  • DWI/DUI
  • Traffic
  • Reckless Driving
  • Marijuana Defense
  • Criminal Cases

DUI and DWI

  • AAA DUI Justice Website:
    The AAA DUI Justice website aims to reduce drunk driving by providing information and solutions to help combat the problem.  It includes facts about alcohol and its effects on the body, a quiz to test your alcohol knowledge, and DWI/DUI laws for each state.
     
  • Alcohol & Public Health: Information from the CDC:
    The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provides a lot of information about alcohol consumption.  Examples include whether it is better to drink beer or wine instead of hard liquor, and how to determine if one has a problem with alcohol.
     
  • AlcoholScreening.org:
    AlcoholScreening.org is a free service that helps people determine whether their alcohol consumption is harmful or hazardous, and if so, encourages them to seek help.  Individuals can participate in a confidential screening questionnaire on the website, and may find treatment resources for their city and state.
     
  • Checkpoint Strikeforce's Summary of Virginia DUI Laws & Consequences:
    Checkpoint Strikeforce describes itself as an "intensive law enforcement mobilization to get impaired drivers off our roads."  Their website contains useful information about alcohol and driving, including myths, checkpoint statistics, and DUI Laws & Consequences by state.
  • Drunk Driving Laws by State:
    This helpful link (on the website Governer's Highway Safety Association) outlines drunk driving laws by state.

     
  • Fairfax County Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP): The Fairfax Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) identifies and provides appropriate services to offenders convicted of driving under the influence, or other substance abuse-related charges, as referred by the local courts.  
  • Miami DUI Attorney: Miami DUI attorney representing clients charged with drunk driving or DUI DWI in Miami, Aventura, Coral Gables, West Palm Beach, Dade County, and Palm Beach County, Florida
  • Restoration of Driving Privileges: Information and forms for restoring driving privileges.
  • The Drink Wheel:

    On-Line BrAC Calculator
    About Disclaimer

    I have had over a period of hour(s)2.



    I am Male Female (Explanation of gender differences in Blood Alcohol Concentration)



    and I weigh Pounds Kilograms



    and I live in (so that the result is displayed in the appropriate units).




    About the Drink Wheel
    The Intoximeters Inc. "Drink Wheel"1 is a form that you can fill out. Upon completion we will instantly compute your estimated blood/breath alcohol concentration ("BAC") based on the information that you have provided and return that estimate to you. It is presented as a public service to Intoximeters web site visitors. Its primary purpose is to provide useful information about the responsible use of alcohol.

    Why is it called a "Drink Wheel"?
    We call it the "Drink Wheel" because it is based on various paper and cardboard BAC calculators that are given out in alcohol awareness programs, some of which are in the form of a wheel that you can spin around to calculate your estimated BAC based on what and how much you have had to drink.

    Disclaimer
    It would be extremely foolish for us to pretend that our "Drink Wheel" can tell you what your BAC actually is, first because it would open us up to an incredible amount of potential liability and second if it really did work accurately there would be no need for anyone to buy the instruments that we make and sell.
    A person's actual BAC is dependent on many complex factors, including their physical condition (body composition, health etc...) and what they have recently ingested (including food, water, medications and other drugs). This site includes a more detailed discussion of the Pharmacology and Disposition of alcohol in humans.
    The results that are generated are rough estimates of an average healthy person's BAC assuming typical beverage sizes, recipes and alcohol content. The BAC estimates generated by the Drink Wheel should not be used to infer anyone's fitness to work, drive or perform any other task or duty.

  • The National College for DUI Defense, Inc.: The National College for DUI Defense, Inc. was established in 1995 and provides a lot of information about DUI/DWI defense.

Traffic Violations--Reckless Driving and other Serious Traffic Offenses

Criminal Defense

Fairfax County Courts Information

Fairfax County

State of Virginia

Fairfax County Trivia and History

Attorney Links

  • Ben Glass - Virginia Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Attorney: Ben Glass is at the top of his game in one of the toughest markets on the East Coast! He doesn't take many cases, but if you have a serious injury or malpractice case, you should get in touch with Ben Glass' office. If Ben Glass can't take your case, he will make sure you have the name of the right attorney to help with your problem. He will also provide you with lots of free information about fighting the insurance companies. You should be glad if you don't have a serious enough case for Ben to handle it himself. I really think he only handles a few serious cases every year, and those cases take all of his available time because he is so thorough and meticulous. Ben has taught 100's of other Attorneys how to fight the insurance companies and the clever tactics they use to avoid paying out on the policies that they keep selling! Ben Glass is the very best for Personal Injury and Med Malpractice!
  • Bob Battle - Richmond, VA DUI and Reckless Driving/Speeding Lawyer: I've known Bob Battle since High School (At Bishop Ireton in Alexandria). Bob was a prosecutor in Fairfax already when I got out of law school but he went into private practice shortly after I did. Bob has been there for me for my entire career. Bob Battle is a leader in the Statewide Criminal Defense bar, offering help to citizens and dozens of attorneys around the Commonwealth. Bob is my first call if I hear from a client in Central Virginia-- Richmond or anyplace all the way to the Carolina line.
  • Bob Keefer - Shenandoah Valley, VA DWI/DUI Attorney: Keefer is the Top DUI Attorney in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. He is a leader in DUI Defense Community statewide, and always giving of his time when I need help with a technical issue. I first heard of Bob as the top defense attorney in the JMU/Harrisonburg market, but his reach has gone well beyond that.
  • Carrollton Georgia DUI Lawyers, Serving the Counties of Western Georgia: Allen Trapp is a Great Georgia DUI Defense Attorney.   Located in Carrollton, Georgia, Allen's firm fights DUI cases in Carrollton, Tallapoosa, Cedartown, or Dallas


    www.westgeorgiaduiattorney.com


  • Charles V. Hardenbergh - Lexington, VA DUI/DWI Attorney: I endorse this lawyer's work with the highest regard. Van Hardenbergh is the top DUI Attorney in Southwestern Virginia. He runs his practice with a level of precision and discipline that is consistent with his miliary background. I am in Fairfax, almost 200 miles away, and I am just glad that Van isn't here to compete with me for clients. Nevertheless, he is always there when I need help with insight into the most technical legal issues. Van is a respected member of the National College for DUI Defense, and provides assistance to attorneys nationwide on a wide variety of legal issues.
  • Darryl Genis -- California DUI/DWI Attorney: Many of the Best DWI Attorneys in the USA are in California, and Darryl Genis is one of the best in California-- Without a Doubt. Mr. Genis was very involved in the recent McLean case in which Citizens of California were restored the right to present evidence relating to flaws in the scientific assumptions behind breath testing equipment.
  • Gretchen Lynch Taylor - Fairfax Criminal and Traffic Defense Attorney:
    I endorse this lawyer's work.  Ms. Taylor provides criminal and traffic defense in Northern Virginia State Courts, as well as in Federal Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
  • Jay Norton - Top Kansas City DUI/DWI Attorney: Jay Norton is one of the top DUI/DWI attorneys in the Kansas City Area, and known nationwide for his expertise in technical DWI issues.  I highly recommend him.  If you have been charged with DUI or DWI in the Kansas City Area, please contact Jay Norton.
  • Justin James McShane - Pennsylvania DUI/DWI Attorney: I endorse this lawyer's work with the highest regards. I met Justin through the National College for DUI Defense, and even in that very intensely focused brotherhood, Justin stands out as a super-zealous advocate for the rights of our accused citizens. McShane is the type of defense attorney who doesn't let the government assume anything about the case. Don't assume that you know who my client is; don't assume that he was there; don't assume that he was driving; don't even assume that he was conscious-- you must prove it all with competent, convincing evidence, or it doesn't come in! Justin McShane sets a very high standard for the rest of us to follow!
  • Karyn Missimer - Wisconsin DUI/OUI Lawyer: As a fellow member of the National College of DUI Defense, I know Karyn to be one of a very few Wisconsin Attorneys who will actually fight to win a DWI case and protect the rights of her clients. Far too many attorneys take these cases without any of the requisite expertise to properly fight these cases and they often have few options other than to plead guilty. Karyn Missimer has taken steps carefully calculated to gain the knowledge necesary to fight a DUI / OUI case in Wisconsin.
  • NYCDwiLaw.com: A leading NYC Attorney at Law specializing in DWI Defense
  • Scott Pejic -- Indiana DUI/DWI, Personal Injury, and Criminal Defense Attorney: I know Scott Pejic for his excellent work with the National College for DUI Defense (www.NCDD.com).  Scott is a regular contributor to this Nationwide network of attorneys, often providing support and encouragement to attorneys all across the USA. I am a Fairfax, Virginia DWI Attorney, and I'm lucky to have attorneys like Scott Pejic who I can call on for assistance on short notice, no matter how complicated the legal issues.
  • Timothy Kevin Wilson - Prince William County, VA DWI/DUI Attorney: I know T. Kevin Wilson from our mutual eneavors with the National College of DUI Defense.  Kevin is, in my opinion, the top DWI lawyer in Prince William County. PW is a very tough jurisdiction, and anybody with a DUI in PW needs a tough advocate like Kevin Wilson to help them through the complicated process.

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DUI and DWI

I've been hearing a lot about a program called DADSS - what is it?

Can I beat a show cause summons due to a clerical error?  

I was convicted of a second DUI and sentenced to 180 days of jail with 160 suspended, and the 20 days being mandatory.  I decided to pull my time on weekends, and when I registered for jail, the captain told me that I'd be pulling 10 days, because it was a misdemeanor it was explained to me that I'd be pulling day for a day.

I fulfilled my 10 days and have now been issued a show cause as to why i didn't pull the remaining 10.  After contacting the jail, i've found out that the court did not put MANDATORY on the order for the jail. Do i have a case for dismissal because of this error on the court's part?

I was recently convicted of a DUI in Virginia and received a restricted drivers license.  I have to show proof of FR44 insurance.  My current policy is within the limits of the FR44 guidelines. Can I bring my policy into the DMV and will that be sufficient, or does it have to come from my insurance carrier?  I really would hate to contact them if I do not have to, for the obvious reason of raised rates.

Traffic Violations--Reckless Driving and other Serious Traffic Offenses


How Does DMV Probation Work in Virginia?  


What is the 18 Month Control Period Following DMV Probation in Virginia?


What penalty can I expect from the Judges in Virginia (Fairfax County) if I have a first-time conviction under the Virginia Code § 18.2-272 - Driving after forfeiture of license?

What is a "Wet Reckless" Driving charge in Fairfax County or other Northern Virginia jurisdictions?

Criminal Defense

What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?

How might a misdemeanor conviction affect my security clearance?

If I'm a passenger in a car, can I be charged with drunk in public?

DWI w/REFUSAL

What happens if I refuse to take a breath test during a traffic stop?  Can the officer force me to?  Will my punishment be greater for refusing the test?

DWI Checkpoints

IIf I see a DUI checkpoint or roadblock ahead of me and I turn around to avoid it, will the police assume I'm avoiding them and come after me?

Is it possible to find out in advance where the police will be holding DUI checkpoints?

General

 

What is the Virginia Proof of Financial Responsibility Requirement for a DWI conviction.  SR22?  FR44?  

I was recently convicted of a DUI in Fairfax County, Virginia. I received a restricted drivers license. I have to show proof of FR44 Insurance.  If current policy is within the limits of the FR44 guidelines. Can I bring my policy into the DMV and will that be sufficient or does it have to come from my insurance carrier. I really would hate to contact them if I do not have to, for the obvious reason of raised rates.

If I'm stopped for running a red light or a similar minor traffic offense, and the officer asks to search my car (or even myself), should I let him?

Why were Paul and Sharon McGlone nominated for a "Black Belt in Baseball"?  

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