An improper U-turn can cost a person a lot more than we may imagine. This thought comes from a recent event that took place on the night of May 13th. Lynchburg police officer stopped a sports utility vehicle after it took a u-turn which the officer thought was improper. The car was allegedly being driven by David M. LeFevre Sr., a 52-year-old Chesapeake resident and the principal of Holland Elementary School in Virginia Beach.
The breach was not as grave until the police officer sought a breath or blood test to check for any sort of intoxication which Mr. LeFevre refused to do. He has, reportedly, resigned from the office of principal on account of ‘personal reasons’ after being slapped with charges of making an improper U-turn, driving while intoxicated and refusing to take a blood or breath test. As per Lynchburg district court records, he is due for an arraignment hearing on July 18th.
Under the laws of Virginia, first offense DUI might entail administrative license suspension for 7 days; up to 12 months in jail, a minimum fine of $250, up to a maximum fine of $2500; license revocation for 1 year; possible ignition interlock device; possible restricted driver’s license; any court-ordered restitution; possible Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP).
