Being arrested for driving under the influence, or “DUI” as it is commonly known, is possibly one of a driver’s worst nightmares. While most individuals are certainly cautious, a DUI can happen to anyone. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) data, fatalities related to drunk driving accidents have decreased by 57% betweencontinue reading…
What is Bail?
What the Bail Process Actually Looks Like in Practice. Getting arrested can be difficult. However, it can be even more difficult if you don’t know how to post bail and get access to the money you need. While bail can be as low as a few hundred dollars, it can sometimes be extremely expensive. Ifcontinue reading…
Answering Your Frequently Asked Virginia DUI/DWI Questions
A DUI/DWI charge in Virginia is a serious charge that can come with scary consequences. It’s normal for someone going through the process of being charged for a DUI/DWI to have a lot of questions because multiple outcomes are possible. At Parks Zeigler, our experienced DUI defense attorneys are ready to help you understand the inscontinue reading…
Primary And Secondary Traffic Violations
A special session of the Virginia legislature resulted in the passage of laws impacting when the police can pull over drivers in the Commonwealth. The passage of House Bill 5058[1] no longer permits law enforcement officers to use certain infractions, while still illegal, as the primary reason for stopping drivers in the Commonwealth. The new laws whichcontinue reading…
What Are My Voting Options In Virginia?
How Virginians Can Vote in the November 2020 Election As the November 2020 election approaches, COVID-19 has made a significant impact on changes to standard voting methods for citizens across the country. There has been a lot of information shared about issues with in-person and mail-in voting this November; it may be difficult to distinguish factcontinue reading…
