It would be an understatement to say that Brian M. Latuga, Esq. has been involved in nearly every aspect of DUI law. Three years of Mr. Latuga’s policing career were devoted to DUI enforcement in the City of Virginia Beach. Mr. Latuga instructed Officer Recruits at the police academy on DUI law, Field Sobriety Testing, Traffic Stops, and Checkpoints. Mr. Latuga was one of the first prosecutors assigned to the DUI Prosecution Team at the Virginia Beach Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. And as a prosecutor he also instructed Police Recruits in Search and Seizure laws, Checkpoints, DUI law, and Constitutional law. He spent an entire year prosecuting nothing but DUI’s, Maimings, Manslaughters, and Vehicular Homicides...

 

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Mr. Latuga's DUI-Related Certifications and Classes:

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• Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Certificate - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 

• Certified EC/IR-II Breath Instrument Operator (the DUI Breath Test)

• RADAR/ LIDAR Operator

• Alco-Sensor FST Supervisor Certificate for Calibration and Maintenance of the PBT (Preliminary Breath Test)

• National Child Passenger Safety Seat Technician

• Commercial Motor Vehicle Oversize/ Overweight Certification

• Basic Crash School - VBPD

• Advanced Crash School - VBPD

• DUI-Drugs - Training Program for Prosecutor's and Law Enforcement Officers

• Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (A.R.I.D.E.) Certification

• Drug and Drugged Driving Enforcement Training Course- 

• Advanced DUI for Prosecutors and Law Enforcement

• Instructor - Regent University Police Department - "The Successful DUI, Observation to Prosecution"

• Instructor - "Legal Aspects of Virginia Code Sections 46.2-391 and 18.2-272"

• Instructor - "DUI Law Update" - Attorney Training

• Instructor - "Handling DUI Cases" - Paralegal Training

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...now, Brian M. Latuga, Esq. harnesses those experiences to fight for you.

 

Driving Under the Influence charges are a complex area of the law that tend to turn on minor details. It goes without saying that "drunk" driving is dangerous to the driver and everyone else on the road. But also true is that many people are arrested when they should not have been; and they should absolutely not be convicted of a DUI. Even if you were intoxicated and feel like there is nothing you can do in court to help your case - there are many legal and technical issues that may be present in your case to obtain an acquittal, reduction of charges, reduction of jail time, or mitigation of the overall penalties. A conviction for DUI  can result in the loss of employment, embarrassment, Ignition Interlock requirements, a suspended or restricted license, probation, fines, and jail time. 

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Every case is unique - and the minute details will matter. If you or a loved one have been charged with a DUI or a DUI-Related crime then immediately contact Brian M. Latuga, Esq. at (757) 687-3657 for a free confidential consultation. Or, submit your contact information here, to make an appointment with Brian M. Latuga, Esq. now. 

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