Pace Defense for Virginia Reckless Driving Tickets
If you get a reckless driving ticket for speed in Virginia, it’s usually due to radar or LIDAR (laser). Those are the two most common methods of speed determination in Virginia. However, sometimes officers pace drivers. It surprises some people to learn that pacing IS a valid way to measure speed, at least in Virginia. […]
MoreVirginia Reckless Driving – Crazy Australia Video
Reckless driving in Virginia is a serious misdemeanor offense. Apparently it’s taken seriously in Australia too. This video shows an 81-year-old Australian driver going the wrong way on the road for several miles. You can see him through the lens of several traffic cameras. He’s weaving in and out of LOTS of traffic and miraculously […]
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Virginia Underage Possession NOT Dismissed Due to Age
You read that right, but let me explain. Basically, Virginia law prohibits anyone under the age of 21 from purchasing or possessing alcohol (with a few exceptions). Thus, the Commonwealth has to prove that you were in fact under 21 at the time of the alleged offense. Here’s the rub: It doesn’t matter how old […]
MoreCan You Drive a Moped With a Suspended License?
If your license is suspended in Virginia, you MIGHT be able to ride a moped. That greatly depends upon the reason for your license suspension. Is it suspended for DUI / DWI or for something like fines and costs? Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. A lot of […]
MoreChallenge Your DUI Pre-trial License Suspension
If you are charged with DUI / DWI in Virginia, your license gets suspended immediately for a period of 7 or 60 days. You DO have the right to challenge that suspension. Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. If you’re charged with DUI or DWI in Virginia, you […]
MoreVideo of Yourself Going 185 mph = Reckless Driving Charge
People never cease to amaze me. A guy in Canada thought it would be cool to record the below video while flying along on his motorcycle. Not only is he weaving between cars (down the lane divider), but he also hits 185 mph! I’ve written before about posting things on the internet. It can definitely […]
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Speed Limit NOT Enforced by Aircraft?
If you’ve driven through Virginia, you’ve probably seen signs that say “Speed Limit Enforced by Aircraft.” But have you ever known anyone who got a ticket due to an airplane? I haven’t. Apparently there’s a reason for that. Due to stretched budgets, speed enforcement aviation units around the country are going by the wayside. According […]
MoreReckless Driving – Do You Have to Appear in Court?
One of the most confusing aspects of reckless driving tickets is whether or not you have to appear in court. The ticket itself throws people off, because this appears underneath your signature: What the heck does that mean? You’re supposed to appear, right? Yes and no. Usually the officer will scribble through the text that […]
MoreOfficer Said One Speed and Wrote Another
What happens if the officer verbally tells you one speed but then writes another on the ticket? Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. One thing I hear from potential clients sometimes, is that the officer said a different speed when he came to the window than the speed […]
MorePicking the Cheapest Attorney
If you’re looking for a lawyer, I don’t advise simply picking the cheapest attorney. You don’t shop for a car that way, so why should you do that for a lawyer? Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche and I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. I know that when a lot of people are looking […]
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