C elebrate S t . P atrick ’ s D ay S afely
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING A DUI
On March 17, Americans across the country will head to their favorite bars, pubs, and restaurants to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The
sample after a DUI arrest. This essentially means that any Virginia driver, regardless of where they are licensed, will consent to a
after an individual has been arrested. Turning down the voluntary roadside test will not bring a penalty or charge. The driver may have to take a blood test if they are unable to take a Breathalyzer, there is no Breathalyzer available, or the police officer suspects the driver is under the influence of drugs or a combination of drugs and alcohol. If the driver refuses to take the Breathalyzer, they will receive a charge of Breathalyzer Refusal, which can result in automatic driver’s license revocation (without the possibility of a restricted license), high fines, and jail times. If you plan to go out and celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day, be safe and don’t drive. If you have any questions or concerns regarding DUIs, give our office a call. We are happy to assist you.
holiday is notorious as one of the most popular days to drink in our country, but too many people try to drive after having too many. In 2020, the day after St. Patrick’s Day saw 427 fatal crashes, and 35% of those crashes involved alcohol, according to the National Highway Traffic
Breathalyzer or blood test simply by driving on a Virginia highway. Taking it a step further, § 18.2-269 presumes that the blood alcohol content (BAC) from the Breathalyzer test was the BAC at the time of the offense. If you take a Breathalyzer test
Safety Administration. The state of Virginia saw the fourth most alcohol-related fatal crashes in 2020. If you’re planning to go out and celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day, it’s important to know the laws and your rights. The Implied Consent Law in Virginia requires any driver in the Commonwealth to provide a breath or blood
and your BAC reads higher than .08%, the presumption that you were driving under the influence of alcohol will be created. These results will come into evidence against the accused. Keep in mind that the Breathalyzer test is not the same as the voluntary test performed on the roadside. The Breathalyzer takes place
T he H istory of C oach K
As we approach March Madness, it means this basketball season is coming to a close. For Duke University’s men’s basketball team, it also means their head coach, Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K), will be retiring. On June 2, 2021, Coach K announced that the 2021–2022 basketball season would be his last year of coaching. In honor of one of the greatest coaches in basketball history, let’s take a look at Coach K’s history and accomplishments. Coach K was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1947. He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point and was the captain of their basketball team during his senior year. After graduating, he served as an officer in the U.S. Army in 1969 and was discharged from active duty in 1974. Soon thereafter, he began his coaching career as an assistant coach for the Indiana Hoosiers. After one year, he returned to West Point as head coach of the Army Cadets for five seasons. Then, in 1980, he was named head coach for Duke University’s men’s basketball team. Coach K has been the head coach for Duke for 42 years and has left a huge legacy. He coached the USA men’s national basketball team to three gold medals, in 2008, 2012, and 2016. With the Duke Blue Devils, he has the most wins in NCAA Division I men’s basketball history. In 2015, A LEGACY THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN
he also became the first Division I men’s basketball coach to reach 1,000 wins. His Duke teams have won 15 ACC Championships, gone to 12 Final Fours, and won five NCAA National Championships. Paired with his impressive coaching history, Coach K also has some awards under his belt. He was awarded the ACC Coach of the Year in 1984, 1986, 1997, 1999, and 2000. Time Magazine and CNN named him as America’s Best Coach in 2001. In November 2000, the hardwood floor in Duke’s gym was dedicated and renamed Coach K’s Court, and the area surrounding the outside of the gym was named Krzyzewskiville. The question on every basketball fan’s mind is this: Who will be Duke’s new head coach? The university has already announced that Coach K’s longtime assistant coach, Jon Scheyer, will replace him. Scheyer used to play for Duke in 2011–2013. Coach Mike Krzyzewski will be missed by Duke fans and basketball fans around the country. His presence and legacy will forever reign in basketball history.
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