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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]