Can you fire your attorney?
Some 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 […]
MoreCan the officer stop two people at once?
It 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 […]
MoreShould I plead guilty or no contest in traffic court?
Unfortunately, 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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Virginia Drivers: Be Wary of how Out of State Traffic Violations Harm Your Virginia Driving Record
Andrew’s note: This is a guest post by New York attorney Adam Rosenblum. With its central location Virginians regularly drive their vehicles into neighboring states, whether it be for leisure or for their daily commute to the office. It is therefore imperative that Virginians understand impact that an out-of-state ticket will have on your Virginia […]
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Speeding Conviction REVERSED Due to Improper Calibration Certificate
Earlier this week the Virginia Court of Appeals reversed a speeding conviction by finding that the trial judge improperly accepted the officer’s tuning fork calibrations into evidence. What was the problem? It’s an issue I’ve talked about before: is the calibration certificate a “true copy”? The officer waving a piece of paper around isn’t enough. […]
MoreBeware of Obscured License Plates in Virginia
If you have a license plate frame or cover on your vehicle in Virginia, you’re asking to be pulled over. My recommendation: take it off! Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. A lot of people have license plate frames or license plate covers on their vehicles, and I’m […]
MoreIdiot Sign for Passing a Stopped School Bus
Of all the things I’ve seen in my time as a traffic defense attorney, nothing’s come close to this. Apparently a Cleveland driver didn’t want to wait for a stopped school bus. Instead of detouring around the bus, she drove on the sidewalk. The bus driver caught the whole situation on video: It’s no surprise […]
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A $250 Headlight Ticket Due to Rudeness
Many times when you get pulled over for having a headlight out the officer will give you a warning. After all, it’s one of those items you normally won’t know about until someone points it out to you. Today in Spotsylvania General District Court I saw an example of a headlight ticket gone wrong. One […]
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Air, Land, Speed 2012 – Reckless Driving, Speeding, DWI
This summer, Virginia interstates saw an increase of traffic enforcement initiatives when the state police department launched its 2012 Operation Air, Land, and Speed on June 23rd, August 18th, and September 22nd. This Operation, which began in 2006, is a 10-hour initiative designed to keep driving safer through greatly increasing police presence along the interstates. […]
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Client FAQS About Court
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 […]
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