NO, You May Not Search!!
If any law enforcement officer asks to search your car, your person, your house, or even your outhouse, SAY NO! If you consent to a search, you’ve just giving a away a possible defense in your case. Any evidence the officer finds will most likely be admissible against you in court. We can’t argue that […]
MorePolice Don't Send the Radar for Calibration
It’s a simple point, but one that folks misunderstand. When talking about radar calibrations, we’re not talking about the police sending the radar unit somewhere. The radar devices stay in the police cars. But what IS calibrated then? Law enforcement officers have tuning forks that they use before and after their shift to verify the […]
MoreThe Preliminary Breath Test CAN Hurt You
If you’re stopped for DUI / DWI in Virginia, the officer may offer you a preliminary breath test (PBT). He might even say, “This won’t be used against you in court.” But nothing could be further from the truth. Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. A lot of […]
MoreOnly Attorneys Can Represent You
Did you know that only an attorney can legally represent you in traffic court? Your parent, spouse, or friend aren’t allowed to. You certainly can speak for yourself, but if you want help in front of the judge, you need to hire an attorney. Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia […]
MoreVirginia Reckless Driving Defense
If you’re charged with Virginia reckless driving, you need to call an attorney. You’re facing a misdemeanor conviction that could possibly cost your driver’s license or jail time. Fortunately, the reckless driving charge might be dismissed or reduced depending upon the facts of your case and your driving record. Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew […]
MoreGreat Reckless Driving Result in Stafford
I’ve written before about fighting calibration certificates in reckless driving by speed cases. The other day in Stafford General District Court, I had a great opportunity to put that into action. Required notice from the Virginia State Bar: NOTE THAT CASE RESULTS DEPEND UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS THAT ARE UNIQUE TO EACH CASE. PREVIOUS […]
MoreWhat is Virginia Aggressive Driving?
Aggressive driving is a misdemeanor in Virginia. If you’re charged with it under 46.2-868.1, you should consult an attorney to prepare a defense. Hello, I’m Andrew Flusche. If you’re charged with aggressive driving in Virginia, you need to understand what you’re charged with. It is a misdemeanor. It could be a class 1 or class […]
MoreCall a Traffic Lawyer
If you get a traffic ticket or misdemeanor charge, everyone’s going to have advice. But you need to talk with an experienced attorney to know for sure what to do. Transcription Hello, I’m Andrew Flusche, a Virginia traffic attorney. If you’re facing any kind of traffic or misdemeanor offense, you really need to talk to […]
MoreIf in an Accident, Say "I Don't Know"!
If you’re involved in an accident, you don’t have to tell the officer what happened. You can’t lie under oath in court, but on the scene you can and SHOULD say “I don’t know” or “I’m not sure.” Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic lawyer. If you happen to […]
MoreIt Wasn't My Car!
If you are accused of a traffic violation or misdemeanor vehicle offense, you may not get far with the argument that “it wasn’t my car!” Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic lawyer. Today I wanted to talk to you about one thing that clients tell me a lot when […]
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