First, thank you for your service to our great country. I hope the judge will take your service into consideration when you appear in...

If you were intoxicated, then the officer can arrest you for drunk in public. Keep in mind that this charge, commonly known as DIP, is a class 4...

Should I plead guilty or hire an attorney and what will the consequences likely be?

In Virginia, Underage possession includes having alcohol in your system. However, Virginia also has a first offender provision for this particular...

Options on Vasap program. Can Adsap class from a differnt state be considered? my options may be. VASAP is VA , ADSAP is SC,

You should seek counsel for this issue. Your facts are complicated and somewhat incomplete. In 1997, VA law required VASAP, so you have to take...

If you are required to go back to court and request a restricted license, then a Drunk in Public (DIP) charge is likely to affect your ability to...

What charges could be filed against a 21 year old girl dating a 16 year old girl?

Regardless of the age of consent, if the sexual acts are occurring In Virginia, the 21 year old can potentially be charged in Virginia with...

What is the penalty for this

As you have already been told, this is a Class 1 misdemeanor, which carries with it a possible jail sentence of twelve (12) months and/or a fine of...

Failure to yield right of way to Officer at a radar post.

It is difficult to say what chance you have that the citation will be dropped. However, I am certain that your chances will greatly increase if...

I have an outstanding dimunition in value claim from an accident. Do I need a lawyer to proceed?

I practice in Virginia and diminution in value to damaged personal property is a recognized claim in this Commonwealth. You are legally entitled...

Selected as the best answer

If alcohol is present in your system (e.g. your body) then it is "present" as a legal matter. However, your question seems to deal with two...