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No. Court-appointed attorneys are only an option in Virginia for cases where you’re facing the possibility of jail time. For a regular speeding ticket, if you’re not charged with reckless driving, a court-appointed attorney would not be available because you are not facing the possibility of jail. A simple speeding ticket in Virginia is just […]
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The answer depends. Unfortunately, this is one of those legal questions that will depend a lot and is based on the local court and VASAP office where your case is pending. Each county has a different VASAP office that services it. For example, Fredericksburg is serviced by the Rappahannock Area ASAP and that covers the […]
MoreSome people hire an attorney and then decide later that they’re not happy with the representation they’re getting. Can you fire your attorney? Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic and DUI attorney. One question I’ve been asked before is whether or not a defendant can fire their attorney before […]
MoreIt might surprise you, but yes, law enforcement officers can pull over two people at once. They still have to have reasonable suspicion to stop both vehicles, but the traffic stop would be valid. Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic and DUI attorney. One issue that comes up sometimes […]
MoreUnfortunately, I can’t answer that question unless I’m your attorney. The problem is that different judges like different pleas, and it also depends upon whether or not the officer’s evidence is in order. I normally don’t decide how to advise my clients until I’ve evaluated the judge who is on the bench, the officer’s evidence, […]
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Clients have many questions about how the court process works, so we maintain some FAQs to give you an idea of what to expect. Do You Have to Go to Court? Like many things in the law, it depends. If you get a ticket in Virginia, there is a box that says you can avoid […]
MoreYes. If you’re convicted of Virginia DUI, the law says that you have to go to VASAP. And unfortunately you have to pretty much do what they say. The statute (18.2-271.1) actually says that you have to “…enter into and successfully complete an alcohol safety action program…”. For many first offense cases, they won’t require […]
MoreUnfortunately, yes. If you are convicted of DUI or DWI in Virginia, you will be ordered to complete VASAP. That basically means that you have to do whatever they say. In some cases, that includes Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The court normally won’t tell VASAP the specifics of what your program should include. I always tell […]
MoreSome of my clients end up doing community service due to their traffic cases, whether it is court ordered or simply in preparation for trial. One question many of them have is: what counts as community service? Court community service must be done at a non-profit organization. This means that you cannot simply volunteer for […]
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