Drunk Driving Charges

The police can pull over drivers who are violating traffic laws. While some drivers may go their entire lives without ever being stopped by the police, it’s estimated that 20 million motorists every year will get pulled over by the police. It can be extremely...

If you're facing a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction in West Virginia, one of the penalties you might face is the suspension of your driving privileges. Although there’s a way to regain your driving privileges, part of the terms for reinstatement is the...

When most people think of driving under the influence (DUI), they associate it with alcohol consumption. However, in West Virginia, you can also be charged with a DUI for operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs, including prescription medications. Let's...

Being charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in West Virginia works much like similar offenses in other U.S. states. If you’re convicted, you potentially face jail time, a fine worth hundreds of dollars and even a license suspension. For an officer to charge...

The police have the right to pull vehicles over if they have reasonable suspicion that a driver is committing a crime, will commit a crime or has committed a crime. During the traffic stop, the police may believe that a driver is drunk. If the police don’t have enough...

Drivers in West Virginia all know that they should not get behind the wheel when they are under the influence of alcohol. Not only does alcohol affect your ability to safely drive, but it can also lead to criminal charges. It is illegal to drive when there is a...

When an officer pulls a driver over in West Virginia, the first reaction is often panic and maybe even a twinge of fear. This can grow into full-blown anxiety when the officer asks them to step out of the car and submit to field sobriety tests (FSTs). By the time law...

Almost every conversation about drunk driving in a driver’s ed course is going to mention the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit. For non-commercial drivers who are 21 years of age or older, it’s almost always a BAC of 0.08%.  The way people sometimes take...

The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill that would make it legal for a person to drive drunk on their own property. However, the bill would not protect a drunk driver from liability for hurting or killing another person. It would also still be legal for...