A first-time DUI charge carries a range of penalties from fines to jail time to license suspension. First offenders do have more options to reduce their sentence, though, than subsequent offenders. In today’s blog, we will go over the standard penalties for a first DUI, as well as ways to mitigate the terms of a […]
If you have been charged with a DUI-related offense, it is critical that you seek a DUI lawyer immediately for legal representation. In this blog, we discuss what to look for in an attorney who can effectively fight your DUI charge. Keep reading to learn more about the types of questions to ask a potential […]
Certain drivers operating specific vehicles may need a special commercial license to legally operate the vehicle. In today’s blog, we review the different types of commercial driver’s licenses offered in West Virginia and disqualifying factors that may lead to a license revocation or suspension. Who Needs a Commercial Driver’s License? A commercial driver’s license (CDL) […]
West Virginia implements an Alcohol Test and Lock Program for certain drivers charged with DUI. Keep reading today’s blog post to learn about the program’s IID installation requirements, who qualifies for participation, and what constitutes violations of the program. What Is the Test and Lock Program? Any individuals who commit certain DUI offenses must have […]
In most DUI cases, a DUI education course will be required of offenders. The West Virginia requirement still stands for drivers outside of the state, who may be allowed to complete a course within their state of residency. In this blog, I discuss the DUI education course for out-of-state drivers and what documentation they will […]
Your Driving Habits May Result in a DUI Charge Before they even pull you over for DUI, West Virginia police officers typically have a preconceived idea that you are intoxicated. It may seem unfair for law enforcement officers to assert that you are impaired before even stopping you, but they receive months of training on […]
Who Is to Blame in a Vehicle Collision? Two drivers get into an accident. One driver is sober, while the other driver was under the influence of alcohol. However, the sober driver failed to use their turn signal when switching into the DUI driver’s lane, causing a collision. When both drivers safely pull over and […]
Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Facts If you were convicted of a DUI, you may not only suffer fines, jail time and a license suspension but also an ignition interlock device (IID). An IID is similar to a mobile breathalyzer; it’s a small handheld mouthpiece installed in your vehicle to measure your BAC. The purpose of […]
Don’t Drink Kombucha Tea & Drive In the past five years, kombucha tea has taken the US market by storm for its reported health benefits and flavor. This fermented beverage is made with yeast, sugar, bacteria and black or green tea, which sound like innocent ingredients, but when combined and fermented, they produce a recipe […]
Celebrate Wisely to Prevent Losing Your Freedom The 4th of July is a time to celebrate the birth of our independent nation, yet it comes with deadly consequences that could make you lose your independence. Deemed one of the “deadliest [holidays] of the year for drunk-driving crashes” by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it’s important to […]