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On the way home, a flashing light in your rearview mirror can be a heart-stopping moment. A simple traffic stop can quickly turn into points on your license, impacting your insurance rates and driving privileges. But how do you find out if you have points on your license? In Virginia, understanding the point system and […]
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If you received a reckless driving by speed ticket or a speeding ticket in Virginia, in the area where it describes the charge on your ticket, the officer may have made notes. Typically it will show the actual speed you are charged with. Sometimes it will say “speeding” or “reckless driving by speed”, or sometimes […]
MoreUnderstanding how traffic infractions impact your driving record is essential for anyone navigating Virginia’s roads. If you’re wondering, Do traffic infractions go on your record? The answer is yes—but it is important to differentiate between a driving record and a criminal record. Some traffic violations may escalate to criminal offenses, depending on the circumstances. Knowing […]
MoreLaser speed detectors, known as LIDAR guns, are a cornerstone of modern traffic enforcement. These devices measure vehicle speed, and the police typically use them to catch people who drive over the speed limit. Your relative speed plays a significant role in the penalties you may face for a speeding ticket, leading many individuals who […]
MoreBreathalyzer devices are commonly used across Virginia to evaluate a driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Although these tools are considered reliable, they are not infallible. But just how often are breathalyzers wrong? At Flusche & Fitzgerald, we understand how daunting it can be to face DUI charges based on potentially flawed breathalyzer results. Our mission […]
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If you had a court date for a traffic or misdemeanor case in Virginia and you failed to appear, you may be facing capias warrant in VA. What is a capias warrant? A capias warrant is also known as a bench warrant. If you’re lucky, you’ll just have a show cause for failing to appear, […]
MoreExploring the consequences of a Virginia speeding ticket? and wondering how much a Virginia speeding ticket costs? This guide unpacks the potential financial hit from fines to court fees, and how expert legal representation can make a difference in your case. Key Takeaways Virginia speeding ticket costs include fines ($6-$8 per mph over the […]
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What is Virginia’s Reckless Driving Law? Reckless driving in Virginia encompasses a wide variety of offenses and for the first-time ticket-holder for a reckless driving offense, you may be surprised at what exactly is considered reckless driving. The first and most unexpected part of reckless driving, especially for out-of-state drivers, is the reckless-driving-by-speed statute. Virginia […]
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Are you driving on a rejection sticker? If so, you’re inviting the police to pull you over. Virginia law allows officers to stop any vehicle who they have a “reasonable articulable suspicion” to believe is in violation of a law. I like to refer to this standard as “more than a hunch.” This means that […]
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In many Virginia accident cases, the Commonwealth charges at least one driver with reckless driving. The main statute used for this charge is VA Code 46.2-853. That statute – 46.2-853 – is brief: “A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who drives a vehicle which is not under proper control or which has inadequate […]
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