More than likely, the first thought when someone is arrested for a criminal offense is am I going to jail, and if so, when can I get out of jail? There is a lot of confusion about bail and bond procedures – it is even worse during such a time-sensitive and stressful time. A basic understanding of the terms and …
Wayne Holcomb, Premier DUI Attorney, Advanced Level Training on Blood Draw Tube Validation Issues on DUI – Marijuana Cases
Wayne Holcomb of Yorktown/Newport News, Virginia recently received advanced level training, from the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, on Blood Draw Tube Validation Issues on DUI – Marijuana Cases. Wayne received training that it has been discovered that the some blood test tube certifications were only for alcohol purposes and that some blood draw tubes, including the chemicals contained inside for …
Reckless Driving in Virginia: Are There Long Term Effects?
Many people are unaware of the potential long-term consequences that can result from a reckless driving charge. Reckless driving is usually defined as speeding above 20 mph or speeding in excess of 80 mph (regardless of the applicable speed limit). However, a large range of dangerous driving behaviors may also be defined as reckless. The Virginia Code provides “irrespective of …
Second and Third Offense DUI
Welcome to Virginia – one of the toughest states in the nation on DUI’s. The cost and hassle and shame and time involved after a DUI charge can be simply life-altering and debilitating in itself. It seems like everyone is looking at you differently, doesn’t it? In Virginia, if you receive two DUIs within a five year period the punishment …
Should I Refuse a Breath Test? If so, Which One?
If you are pulled over under suspicion of a DUI in Virginia, from the start, the officer will ask questions and make observations to begin to build his case against you. Among his evidence building tools are the handheld PBT (Preliminary Breath Test). After the officer requests that you submit to field sobriety tests (which you cannot be compelled to …