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Feb. 8, 2018

When President Nixon signed the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) into law in 1970, it made it where what used to be in excess of 200 different drug laws were now combined under a single federal statute instead.

Feb. 2, 2018

You may have played out in your mind what would happen if you came across a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint one of those nights after you'd consumed a few too many drinks.

Jan. 26, 2018

A standard threshold for determining whether a driver is too intoxicated to safely operate a vehicle in the United States is if their blood alcohol content level (BAC) is at .08 percent or higher.

Jan. 10, 2018

Many assume that because their jurisdiction is smaller, a campus police patrol's law enforcement capacity is inferior to that of larger police forces. This is far from the case.

Jan. 5, 2018

If belonging to the "in" crowd requires you to take part in using or possessing drugs, then you might want to reconsider who you typically surround yourself with.

Dec. 28, 2017

If you've been charged with drunk or disorderly conduct, then it's likely that police found you acting unruly or obnoxiously, drunk or loitering in a public space.

Dec. 18, 2017

Imagine driving back to the Virginia Tech campus from a party. You and your friends had a great night, but things went sideways when you saw red and blue lights flashing in your rear view mirror.

Dec. 11, 2017

A recent investigation carried out by the Capital News Service suggests that black Virginians are three times more likely than their white counterparts to be charged with marijuana-related crimes.

Dec. 8, 2017

Although trial dates get set, most never happen. That's because most cases end up being resolved via a plea deal instead.

Nov. 30, 2017

Although not every driving under the influence (DUI) charge is a felony, it might as well be, especially considering how a conviction for one can get you fired from your current job or make it harder to secure a new one.