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 […]
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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 […]
Keeping Convicted DUI Drivers in Check When convicted of certain DUI offenses, your penalties may include jail time, fines, license suspension/revocation and the installation of an ignition interlock device (IID). West Virginia implemented an Alcohol Test & Lock Program which requires certain DUI offenders to get an IID and camera installed in their vehicle. Every time you […]
In the Winter of 2020, the West Virginia legislature passed Senate Bill 130, to which the Governor subsequently signed into law, that will make sweeping changes to how a DUI charge is handled in the West Virginia court system. For decades, West Virginia has had two separate court systems on a DUI charge, the criminal […]
The Unspoken Side Effect of Prescription Medications There are side effects for pretty much every medication. You may have seen medicine commercials describing a seemingly endless list of side effects, but have you heard that a DUI charge can be one of them? Many people don’t realize that prescription and over-the-counter medicines are also drugs […]
When It Comes to Driving Points, Less Is More Typically, extra points are a good thing. Sports, video games and other competitive activities depend on lots of points to win. When it comes to driving points, however, the fewer points you have, the better. West Virginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) utilizes a point system to promote […]
Understanding the Consequences of a DUI Charge A DUI conviction is a serious matter that carries several consequences. Besides fines, jail time, and license suspension and/or revocation, you may also lose your job. Thus, a DUI charge impacts far more than your driving record: It could hurt your employment, too. The last thing you need is […]
Losing your West Virginia driving privileges can turn life into a major hardship. How do you get to school or work? How do you run errands, ferry kids around, or get to a doctor’s appointment? Having family, friends, or Uber handle all your transportation needs can be difficult, tiresome, and costly. Yet an automatic license suspension […]
Being pulled over for driving under the influence can be a frightening and embarrassing occurrence. If you have never experienced a DUI arrest before, you probably know little about what happens after your arrest. Basically, you will be subject to two processes. These processes are: The West Virginia criminal court process The West Virginia DMV process Each […]