Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Virginia DUI Fairfax Lawyers Driving Influence Second Offense
Virginia DUI
Fairfax Lawyers
Below is a sample case of
traffic violation in Virginia as interpreted by a lawyer in our firm.
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Shawn v. Commonwealth
Facts:
Defendant challenged a
judgment from the Circuit Court in Fairfax (Virginia), which convicted
defendant of second offense driving under the influence (DUI).
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Holdings:
The
Virginia Court made the following holding:
- In order to convict a
defendant, it is necessary that the Commonwealth establish two things: (1)
that defendant was operating or driving a motor vehicle, and (2) that he
was under the influence of intoxicants at the time he was driving or
operating it. Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-266 makes it unlawful to drive or
operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-266
defines a single offense, commonly referred to as DUI, and the subsections
merely set forth the means by which the offense of driving under the
influence may be proved.
- To prove that an accused
is guilty of violating Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-266, it is not necessary to
show that the vehicle was "moved" or "driven" from one
place to another. The word "operate," as used in § 18.2-266, is
not limited to movement of the vehicle. The prosecution need only show an
accused was under the influence of alcohol, or had an excessive blood
alcohol content, and while in that condition, was "in actual physical
control of the vehicle."
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necessary experience to assist you with this matter. We will do our absolute best to help you get
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