Virginia police were alerted of a reckless driver
heading north on Route 221 during the afternoon of Labor Day Monday. The car crashed in someone’s front yard, but
continued on driving. Police tried
numerous times to pull the driver over, but were unsuccessful. Thus, a low-speedpursuit began down Route 221 to apprehend the driver, who is now facing a
DUI charge, felony eluding, having an open container of alcohol, failure to
obey a traffic signal, and failure to wear a seatbelt. Police had to use spike strips in order to
bring the vehicle to a stop. With the
tires punctured, the driver then lost control of the car and hit a parked
vehicle.
Labor
Day Weekend likely resulted in numerous DUI arrests across Virginia. The weather for the weekend was perfect, and
Labor Day Weekend is a popular time for people to have cookouts and outdoor
parties where alcoholic beverages are served.
The circumstances surrounding this DUI arrest are unknown, but it is
certainly possible that the driver was leaving a cookout in the afternoon after
drinking and thought that he was ok to drive.
Whatever the circumstances were, he made a very dangerous decision to
drink and drive, putting his life and the life of others at risk.
It is important that
you consult an experienced Virginia DUI attorney immediately if you have been
arrested for a DUI/DWI because it is a criminal offense that carries severe
penalties. An experienced attorney can
guide you through the court process and find any possible defenses that can
either mitigate the penalties in the case, or in some instances, lead to an
acquittal or dismissal.
If you or a family
member has been charged with DUI in Virginia and would like a free legal
consultation or if you would like more information on DUI or
DWI please feel free to contact our office at (703) 916-1227 to schedule an
appointment at our office in Manassas
or one of our many other offices located throughout Virginia or visit us on the
web at http://www.portnerandshure.com/Criminal-Defense/DWI-DUI/
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