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Virginia Senate Bill 667 protects individuals who contact emergency services to report an overdose or other drug-related medical situation from criminal prosecution. However, a case involving a 25-year-old Frederick County woman suggests that this legal protection may not be as robust as it appears.

The laws and penalties regarding drunk driving vary from state to state. In Virginia, drunk driving is defined as driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.8 or more. If an individual is caught driving with an illegal BAC in his or her system, he or she may be charged with a DUI. Individ...

Most states set the legal BAC at 0.08 and legal drinking age at 21. Drivers found with a BAC greater than 0.08 can get a DUI charge in Virginia, which commonly results in license suspension. Being without a license often creates a hardship for many people, so it helps knowing how to get it reinstate...

Distracted driving in Virginia is more than talking on your smartphone or scrolling through your text messages. It's doing anything that takes your attention from the road, whether it's an immersive activity or a minor distraction. Any kind of distraction can be dangerous, even if it's just for a se...

Being subjected to a traffic stop in Virginia can be a worrisome experience. Still, fleeing law enforcement during a traffic stop will likely make any situation worse. For those who are facing charges for fleeing, it is important to understand what the law says and what the penalties might be, so th...

Virginia residents who regularly ride a motorcycle should know what sort of scenarios commonly lead to accidents. With some of the scenarios, it's easy to see where the danger lies; for instance, one should never travel between active traffic and a line of parked cars because car doors may open and ...

When you receive a traffic ticket in Virginia, you're probably worried about the effect it will have on your car insurance. Your rates could skyrocket, and now that you have one offense on your record, your rates will increase even more if you get ticketed again in the future. Is it possible to get ...