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Virginia DUI and Criminal News
June 30, 2005
" New criminal laws to take effect in Virginia "
New criminal laws will go into effect on Friday, July 1, 2005, including measures designed to curb underage drinking in Virginia.
Under the new Virginia criminal laws, possession or consumption of alcohol by anyone younger than 21 will carry a maximum penalty of a year in jail.
June 27, 2005
"Official hope new Virginia DUI law will crack down on 4 th of July Offenses "
The Fourth of July weekend has nationally become the most dangerous time to be on the roads. There are more alcohol-related deaths on Independence Day weekend than on New Year's Eve, St. Patrick's Day and Super Bowl Sunday combined. AAA predicts road crashes will leave 644 people dead from Friday through Monday, with just over half caused by alcohol.
In Virginia, two laws have been designed to crack down on underage drinking that will go into effect this Friday, at the start of the holiday weekend. Under the new Virginia laws, any underage drinkers and those who buy alcohol for them risk losing their drivers licenses for up to a year. The underage Virginia drinking laws are on top of a fine of up to $2,500 and as much as a year in jail.
September 9, 2004
"Virginia DUI law get tougher"
Virginia is trying to crack down on DUI offenders, enacting 25 new laws on July 1, 2004 in an effort to show no mercy to dangerous drivers. The new Virginia DUI laws mainly focus on stiffer sentences for repeat offenders, including possibly confiscating the vehicle of a driver with three or more DUI offenses in the past 10 years. Even a first time Virginia DUI offender can end up doing time, more specifically if a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .15, down from .20, is present. In addition to the five days jail time he/she may be given, an ignition interlock, which keeps the car from starting until a breath test has been given, will be put on the car.
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