A senior at Virginia Tech went to use the men's restroom in the school's McComas Hall on Nov. 8, only to notice a hand holding a cell phone in a bejeweled cell phone case pointed up at him from beneath the divider separating the bathroom's stalls.
In Virginia, much like other states, all motorists suspected of either driving drunk or drugged are required to submit to have either breath or blood alcohol testing performed on them if asked.
A 26-year-old kindergarten teacher has been released from her job with the Montgomery County School System after she apparently was found to be intoxicated on school grounds.
Many people may think that in order to be charged with possession, a police officer must find a drug on your person.
The possession and distribution of opiates including heroin and morphine is illegal under both Virginia state and federal laws.
With Halloween only a few days away, the holiday season is upon us. It seems like the last night in October is the first in a series of holiday parties, family gatherings and various other events that usually involve alcohol.
In Virginia, it's illegal to drive a car or operate a boat under the influence of alcohol. For those over 21, any blood alcohol content (BAC) result at or above 0.08 percent is considered to indicate intoxication.
According to a researcher with the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ), at least 33 percent of all American adults have an arrest record by the time they turn 23.
Despite the fact that much of the country has relaxed the laws surrounding the use and possession of small amount of marijuana for personal medicinal or recreational use -- Virginia is not one of those states.
Almost everyone understands the law about alcohol and driving in Virginia. Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after drinking can put other people and yourself at risk for serious, even fatal crashes.