Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Federal DUI Ticket In Virginia Lawyers Driving Influence 36 CFR 4.23

If you have been charged with DUI / DWI which took place on a road owned by the Federal government, National Park Service land, place on federally owned property, including military bases or other government-owned lands or roads, such as the GW Parkway and the Pentagon parking lot then you will be prosecuted in a Federal court. 

Under 36 CFR 4.23 Operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs

"(a)  Operating or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle is prohibited while:

    (1)  Under the influence of alcohol, or a drug, or drugs, or any combination thereof, to a degree that renders the operator incapable of safe operation; or
    (2)  The alcohol concentration in the operator's blood or breath is 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. Provided however, that if State law that applies to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol establishes more restrictive limits of alcohol concentration in the operator's blood or breath, those limits supersede the limits specified in this paragraph."

Below is a sample case of federal DUI in Virginia as interpreted by a lawyer in our firm.

Have you been charged with federal DUI in Virginia and you are wondering what the penalty is for federal DUI and need a lawyer to defend you?

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Emannuel v. United States
Facts:
Defendant was imposed with trafic ticket for two violations of 36 C.F.R. § 4.23(a), driving under the influence (DUI), and a violation of 36 C.F.R. § 2.35(c), intoxication in a national park. At trial, defendant moved for a judgment of acquittal on all the charges. At the close of evidence, the court took defendant's motions for judgment of acquittal under advisement to issue a written ruling.

If you are facing a federal DUI case in Virginia, contact a SRIS Law Group lawyer for help.  You can reach us at 888-437-7747

Holdings:

The Federal Court made the following holding:

  • The language of 36 C.F.R. § 4.23(a) requires that the defendant either operate a vehicle or be in actual physical control while under the influence of alcohol.
  • Under Virginia law, operating or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while intoxicated has been interpreted to constitute initiating mechanical operations of a vehicle. Where the defendant does not engage the mechanical or electrical equipment of his car, the defendant did not drive or operate the car within the meaning of the statute. 
  • For purposes of driving under the influence charges, actual physical control may remain when the vehicle is capable of readily being made operable, or of being put into motion as by coasting. 
We have client meeting locations in Fairfax Prince William Richmond Loudoun Virginia Beach Fredericksburg Lynchburg.

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Disclaimer:

These summaries are provided by the SRIS Law Group.  They represent the firm’s unofficial views of the Justices’ opinions.  The original opinions should be consulted for their authoritative content.

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