On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | Oct 23, 2020 | DUI
The way a person chooses to handle criminal charges can have lasting impacts. In some cases, various options for defending against drunk driving allegations exist that could help accused parties work toward favorable outcomes. Even if a situation looks as if it is...
On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | Oct 15, 2020 | DUI
Pushing boundaries is a normal part of being a teenager, and one way of doing so is by experimenting with alcohol. While many adults may recall their own experiences with alcohol as teenagers as harmless fun, their own children might now be facing serious legal...
On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | Aug 27, 2020 | DUI
Anyone who drives is likely familiar with the panic felt when a police officer is spotted while driving. It is almost instinctual for those in this situation to do a quick assessment to determine if they are breaking any laws — even when they know they are not...
On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | Jul 30, 2020 | DUI
Hopefully, Virginia college students will soon return to their campuses. Many students often temper their academic stress by making sure they have active social lives. College social life, however, often includes binge drinking. That, in turn, could lead to DUI...
On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | Jul 20, 2020 | DUI
Will public opinion affect the outcome of a trial? This is just one of the many questions that may be going through a Virginia resident’s mind as he or she prepares to face charges. When these charges require a DUI defense, the individual answering charges will want...
On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | Jun 2, 2020 | DUI
The evening began with everyone having a good time. It may have been dinner with friends, drinks with the guys or a night out dancing. But, when the evening ends with flashing lights and Virginia law enforcement officers charging the individual with DUI, the good time...
On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | May 17, 2020 | DUI
We have discussed the possible unreliability of Breathalyzer test results in our blog on several occasions. These devices often function as intended and do provide reliable results. However, there are enough times when a breath test can be wrong that it is worth...
On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | Apr 22, 2020 | DUI
You’re with your friends, and they’ve got a case of beer or two. They want you to have a few. You resist, knowing you’re driving, but give in. Then you get in the car. You think you’re OK to drive. Until you see the flashing lights behind you. A charge of driving...
On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | Feb 28, 2020 | DUI
Although anyone accused of a crime should receive the presumption of innocence, it is unfortunately common for people to make assumptions about someone’s guilt with certain kinds of criminal charges. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is one such offense. Most...
On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | Feb 25, 2020 | DUI
You may not realize it, but it’s not only alcohol that can lead to DUI charges. In fact, any substance that intoxicates you or makes it unsafe for you to drive can lead to DUI charges. DUI charges have always been referred to as drunk driving charges, but the reality...
