The Officer's Word May Be Enough
If you’re charged with a traffic or criminal offense, listen up: The officer’s WORD may be enough to convict you. Yes, you read that right. The officer’s sworn testimony alone may be the only evidence against you. And it may lead to a conviction. Clients seem surprised to learn this. I suppose TV has convinced […]
MoreFix Your Virginia Suspended License
If your Virginia license is suspended, you can’t drive until you get it fixed. Here are some tips on how to reinstate your license. Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. Today I wanted to talk to you about what to do if your license gets suspended. A lot of […]
MoreWhat is VASAP?
What is VASAP? It’s the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program. For certain offenses in Virginia, VASAP is mandatory. Transcription Hello, I’m Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. Today I wanted to answer a common question that clients ask when they’re charged with a DUI or DWI in Virginia. One thing that comes up is […]
MoreDefending You Tooth and Nail
What does it mean to be a traffic and criminal defense lawyer? My job is to defend you tooth and nail. You are my one and only responsibility. I have to fight as hard as I can to get your case dismissed. PERIOD! Even if the prosecutor does his job and the ticketing officer does […]
MoreHow Should I Plead In My Traffic Case?
Many potential clients ask me “How should I plead?” Unfortunately, I can’t answer that without first examining every aspect of the case. This video explains a little about the different plea options and how we decide together what you should plead. Video transcription I had this video transcribed for visitors who prefer to read the […]
MoreBut the Officer Didn't Pull Me Over
Most of the people I talk with get pulled over by a deputy or trooper. However, in a few cases the defendant says, “but the officer didn’t pull me over.” What’s up with that? I’ve heard people say that for charges ranging from DUI to reckless driving to driving on a suspended license. Sometimes people […]
MoreBeat a Check Point Stop Based on Time
Were you stopped by the police at a check point or road block? If so, that’s the first thing we have to look at in your case. If you’re charged with driving on suspended or DWI due to that stop, the case could be dismissed by beating the stop. I had a recent Stafford case […]
MoreYou May Be Not Guilty of Passing a Stopped School Bus
The Virginia General Assembly made a mistake in the statutes that penalize passing a stopped school bus. Depending upon the offense date for your case, the charge may be beatable. I’ll explain how this turned out for one of my recent cases. NOTE THAT CASE RESULTS DEPEND UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS THAT ARE UNIQUE […]
MoreWill an Out-of-State Ticket Follow You Home?
You’ve gotta love legal questions. No matter what the question is, the answer is usually “it depends.” This is one of those scenarios. Clients who have a driver’s license from another state usually ask me how a Virginia conviction will affect their driving record. If I could accurately predict that, I’d be rich. I could […]
MoreWhat is Improper Driving in Virginia?
If you are charged with reckless driving in Virginia, you need to know about improper driving in VA. It’s a statute that enables the judge to give you a break down to a traffic infraction, instead of a class 1 misdemeanor. VA Code § 46.2-869 reads: Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this article, upon the […]
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