If I fix my license before I go to court won’t my driving on suspended charge be dismissed?
No. Unfortunately, in Virginia if you’re charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license, the key questions at court are whether you were suspended on the day in question and were you actually driving. There’s other pieces the Commonwealth has to prove, such as did you know about the suspension, or should you have known […]
MoreIf I am Charged With Reckless Driving can the Officer Testify About Alcohol Consumption?
Yes. If you are charged with reckless driving, any factors such as alcohol, drugs, or a simple distraction all relate to you being impaired and are all factors that matter in the case. They are relevant evidence for the judge to hear about. Therefore, if you are charged with reckless driving due to an accident […]
MoreOnly Use One Earbud in Viriginia
If you’re operating a vehicle (whether it’s motorized or not) in Virginia, you can’t have both ears covered or plugged by heads or earbuds. You can only use ONE earbud. Video Transcription Hello. I am Andrew Flusche. I’m a traffic and misdemeanor attorney. I see people all of the time driving along in their vehicle […]
MoreReckless Driving in Culpeper
If you’re facing a Culpeper reckless driving ticket, you need to talk with an experienced traffic defense lawyer who can help you handle the case. You have options. Video Transcription Hello. My name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic and misdemeanor attorney. If you’re facing a reckless driving charge in Culpeper County, Virginia, you […]
MoreAccidents Happen When it Rains or Snows
When the weather is a bit nasty outside, many more accidents happen on the roads. As a driver, you need to be particularly vigilant and careful when driving in inclement weather. The first thing that I always recommend is to give yourself a little extra following distance. It’s going to take your car a little […]
MoreWill the judge have my out-of-state driving record?
Not usually. The officer who wrote you a ticket would normally pull your Virginia driving transcript, and he will have that record at court to show the judge. It’s easy for the officers to pull Virginia records. If you have a license from another state, the officer will have that noted on the ticket, but […]
MoreTalk to a Virginia Traffic Attorney BEFORE Going to Court
It’s a mistake to wait to talk to a traffic attorney until you get to court, especially if your job is on the line. Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. It’s very risky to go to court without an attorney. I talk to people quite often who go […]
MoreWill my Virginia reckless driving ticket be dismissed with driving school?
One of the most common questions that I answer, it seems like every day, is whether or not a Virginia reckless driving ticket can be dismissed with driving school. The problem with answering that question is, it depends a lot based on the local judge, the prosecutor, the facts of the case, the defendant’s driving […]
MoreCan I get a court-appointed attorney for a speeding ticket?
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 […]
MoreYour Reckless Driving Defense Attorney may be Throwing Away Your Case
Required notice from the Virginia State Bar: CASE RESULTS VARY BASED ON THE FACTS OF EACH CASE. PAST CASES DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT FUTURE RESULTS. You’d be amazed at what I see when handling Virginia traffic cases. I’m personally astounded at the lack of diligence exhibited by some attorneys. A few weeks ago in […]
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