Recently, James wrote a guest blog post for Blue Virginia about his views on the controversy regarding “Defund the Police.” Take some time to read it here.
Continue reading…Can I really get a DUI for “sleeping it off?” (How Virginia defines “Operating a Vehicle.”)
At Abrenio Law, we get calls from many people surprised that they were charged with a Virginia DUI for “sleeping it off” in their car. Before you talk to anyone, take some time to review this information. How does sleeping in your car count as drunk driving? To understand this, read the case of Sarafin, […]
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…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 interlock systems. We used informed directly from Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program’s FAQ website section. What is an ignition interlock device? Ignition interlocks prevent drunk driving. To start a car, you must blow into the ignition interlock’s mouthpiece to provide […]
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 […]
Continue reading…What to expect if you’ve been charged with a Virginia Domestic Assault.
If you’ve been charged with a Domestic Assault Charge, you’re probably wondering what you should expect going forward. In this video, James Abrenio discusses what happens once you’ve been charged, what you can expect in court as well as possible outcomes that may be presented in a typical Domestic Assault case. Still have question? Make […]
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