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WRG Video Blog - Stephen P. Pfeiffer - DUI Attorney - Frequently Asked Questions

In his inaugural video blog Virginia Beach DUI attorney, Stephen P. Pfeiffer, Esq., discusses two questions he is often asked regarding DUI laws in Virginia.

June 27, 2018 in DUI Defense

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Private Property DUI: Do I Have to Give A Breath or Blood Sample?

Stephen Pfeiffer of Wolcott Rivers Gates discusses when you are legally required to provide a blood or breath sample in the state of Virginia. In this article, Mr. Pfeiffer also shares ways to avoid accidentally providing incriminating evidence...

April 30, 2018 Criminal Defense - State & Federal; DUI Defense

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Virginia DUI Journal: The Breath Test, Part II

One of the most common ways for the government to prove a person is driving under the influence is through the use of Virginia Code 18.2-266(i). See: https://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-266 This section criminalizes operating...

August 06, 2015 in DUI Defense

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Virginia DUI Journal: The BreathTest, Part I

One of the most common ways for the government to prove a person is driving under the influence is through the use of Virginia Code 18.2-266(i). See: https://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-266 This section criminalizes operating...

June 02, 2015 in DUI Defense

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3 Little Known Facts About Field Sobriety Tests In Virginia

Your Weight May Be A Defense One of the tests you perform in the SFSTs is the One-Leg Stand test. When the tests were conducted it was concluded that people who are overweight by 50 or more pounds had difficulty performing this test. If you are 50...

July 27, 2014 Criminal Defense - State & Federal; DUI Defense

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YOU CAN REFUSE FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS

This article will focus on the popular misconception surrounding Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (“SFST”). In Virginia, there are laws that require a driver to provide their identification (Virginia Code 46.2-104) or to submit to a breath or...

May 02, 2014 in DUI Defense

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Tips for Defending Overweight Citations in Virginia

This is a simple guide for transport companies and drivers to follow to aid a knowledgeable attorney in defending against Overweight Citations in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Step 1: What to do before you start to move the load. Have all permits...

September 30, 2013 in Overweight Citations & Hauling Violations

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