DUI Checkpoints in Virginia
The police use checkpoints or roadblocks to try to enforce different traffic laws and traffic objectives, such as catching people who are drinking while driving. If you were caught in one of these checkpoints there is good news for you. These cases can be beaten! If you have questions regarding DUI checkpoints related to your […]
MoreCan You Get a DUI on a Bike?
In many states, driving under the influence (DUI) laws apply to motor vehicles and bicycle riders. However, Virginia’s driving while intoxicated rules under Code of Virginia § 18.2-266 apply to those who drive or operate a motor vehicle, engine, or train while under the influence of alcohol. Although bicycles are not motor vehicles for the […]
MoreFive Items to Consider When Choosing Your Virginia DUI Lawyer
Virginia imposes strict penalties on drivers convicted of driving under the influence. In 2019, Virginia recorded 18,648 DUI convictions. Additionally, 264 of the state’s 827 traffic fatalities involved alcohol. Despite the number of DUI convictions, we know that not everyone accused of DUI committed a crime. If you were charged with DUI in Virginia, Andrew […]
MoreWhat Is a No-Refusal Weekend in Virginia?
You may have heard about “no-refusal weekends” down in Texas. They have received a lot of attention. On a no-refusal weekend, police in Texas are able to obtain a search warrant for breath and blood samples much more quickly than they usually can when a person refuses to voluntarily consent to a blood draw or […]
MoreCan You be Charged with DUI in Virginia if You Blow Below a 0.08 on the Breath Test?
Can you be charged with DUI in Virginia if you blow below a 0.08 on the breath test? The short answer is yes. Virginia DUI Laws Virginia DUI laws are quite complicated, and it doesn’t make sense a lot of times to drivers. However, Virginia DUI law says that if you blow below a 0.08 […]
MoreDo You Get Arrested for a DUI?
You may wonder, Do you get arrested for a DUI? Whether you get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) depends on the specifics of your case. Law enforcement officers have the authority to arrest you for a DUI charge. Depending on your circumstances, the police may instead issue you a summons or request a […]
MoreHow to Fight a Failure to Control Ticket in Virginia
If a law enforcement officer cited you recently for reckless driving, you might wonder how to fight a failure to control ticket in Virginia. Taking on the government alone or without a local, highly knowledgeable, and skilled traffic defense lawyer could be problematic. You could start by contacting one of the experienced attorneys at Andrew […]
More8 Types of Lawyers You Should NOT Hire
It is important to hire the right lawyer for your case. Here are 8 types of lawyers you should NOT hire and the kind of lawyers to look out for. If you still have questions, contact our attorneys at Andrew Flusche, Attorney at Law today. 1. The Too-Busy-For-You Lawyer Some attorneys distance themselves from clients. […]
MoreWhat Are the Most Common Field Sobriety Tests?
Police will go to great lengths to prove you were impaired by alcohol or drugs at a car stop. Why? Well, drunk or impaired driving is dangerous, and the police want to make the roads safer for all of us. That’s great. However, law enforcement officers still use antiquated detection methods to determine if someone […]
MoreWhat Is An Unlawful Traffic Stop?
You have rights if you’re the victim of an illegal traffic stop. However, you’ll need an experienced and skilled defense lawyer to help you protect those rights. In Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg, and the surrounding areas, I’ve worked with many people like you to overcome the harm caused by an illegal traffic stop. Call Andrew Flusche, Attorney […]
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