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Continue reading…My doctor is recommending surgery for my Virginia car accident injury. Should I check with my attorney first?
Often, we have clients recovering from their car accident injuries who are presented with various treatment options by their doctors. Such options may include surgery, injections, therapy and other forms of rehabilitation. The clients reach out to us to see what treatment we recommend. Your recovery is the number one priority. And attorneys are not […]
Continue reading…What is “Implied Consent” and how does it work in your Virginia DUI case?
If you were charged with a Virginia DUI and your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) was obtained by either a breath or blood test, you need to learn about Virginia’s Implied Consent laws. That’s because your BAC will be a vital piece of evidence used to prove that you were drunk driving. For your BAC to […]
Continue reading…What damages can you claim for in your Virginia Accident Case?
If you’ve been in a Virginia accident case, you’re likely wondering what can you claim for compensation. When trying a case before a jury, Virginia employs Model Jury Instruction 9.000, which provides exactly what you can claim: any bodily injuries sustained and their effect on your health according to their degree and probable duration; any […]
Continue reading…Why are Virginia DUI “blood draw” cases different, and some information that you need to know?
If you are facing a Virginia DUI charge, you are likely overwhelmed with anxiety. At Abrenio Law, we believe that one of the best ways to calm fears is to understand the charge against you. Therefore, we’ve created our DUI Practice Page where we’ve answered many questions that you may have or haven’t even thought […]
Continue reading…How do civil refusal charges work in Virginia DUI cases?
If you’re investigated for a Virginia DUI, a powerful tool law enforcement employs is a breath or blood alcohol test to determine your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). Under Virginia Code Section 18.2-266, Virginia’s foundational DUI statute, your BAC provides an inference of intoxication if it is at least (.08). Under Virginia Code Section 18.2-270, Virginia […]
Continue reading…How do license suspensions and restricted operator’s licenses work in Virginia DUI cases?
If you’re convicted of a DUI in Virginia, your privilege to operate a motor vehicle will be suspended. If eligible, however, you can (and should) seek a restricted driver’s license. This post seeks to help you understand how it all works. What Virginia laws should I read? To understand how restricted operators licenses work in […]
Continue reading…What is the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program and some other information you need to know.
In this post, we will explore some important information you need to know about the Virginia Safety Action Program. This information was obtained directly from Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program’s FAQ website section. We highly recommend you check out VASAP’s website as it’s filled with important information. What is the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program? ASAP stands for […]
Continue reading…What is an ignition interlock device, and a few things you need to know?
In this post, we will explore some important information you need to know about ignition interlocks. This information was obtained directly from Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program’s FAQ website section. We highly recommend you check out VASAP’s website as it’s filled with important information. What is an ignition interlock device? An ignition interlock is a […]
Continue reading…How do I defend a client that I, “know is guilty?”
Having practiced criminal defense for twelve years, I’ve had the privileged to speak to a lot of classes and groups about my work. By far, the most common question that I get is, “James, how do you sleep at night defending a person that you know is guilty?” It’s a fair question. But here are […]
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