In Virginia, it is against the law to unreasonably refuse to provide a breath or blood sample for alcohol analysis after being arrested for DWI. …
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Improved DWI restricted licenses available in Virginia as of July 1, 2020
In Virginia, every first offense DWI conviction carries a mandatory one year driver's license suspension. Restricted licenses have been available, …
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U.S. Supreme Court says states can eliminate insanity defense in criminal cases
The Supreme Court held 6-3 that states can eliminate the insanity defense in criminal cases. The case involved a Kansas man sentenced to death for killing his …
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U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments by phone for the first time as Virginia courts roll out remote hearing procedures
Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments by phone for the first time. It's a sign of the times. Courts across Virginia are also rolling …