Category Archives: DUI

When Can the Police Search Your Car Without a Warrant?

When Can the Police Search Your Car Without a Warrant
If you got pulled over for DUI, know your rights. An officer may search your vehicle without a warrant under certain circumstances, which is why you must know what those “certain circumstances” are. Having this knowledge may help you avoid a violation of your Fourth Amendment rights, which protect you from unlawful search and seizure. […]
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Commercial Driver’s License Disqualifications

Commercial Driver’s License Disqualifications
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) […]
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What Happens If a Non-Resident Is Convicted of DUI in West Virginia?

What Happens If a Non-Resident Is Convicted of DUI in West Virginia
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 […]
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