Stafford Traffic & Misdemeanor Lawyer
Are you facing a charge of Stafford reckless driving? If you’re looking for a Stafford reckless driving lawyer, look no further.
Stafford Virginia lawyer Andrew Flusche is an experienced attorney who can help you if you are facing a misdemeanor criminal charge.
Andrew has years of experience helping individuals throughout Stafford who are in a bind as a result of a traffic or other criminal violation.
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Charged with Reckless Driving in Stafford? Contact My Office Today for a Free Case Review
Reckless Driving Penalties in Stafford
When you’re faced with a reckless driving charge in Stafford County, Virginia, you may be wondering what the penalties are that you’re facing.
Unfortunately, the information that you find online isn’t very helpful a lot of times.
The fact of the matter is that you’ll find lots of attorneys who are trying to scare you into hiring them by telling you may be going to jail.
Don’t listen to them.
In some cases, reckless driving does carry a real risk of jail time. Keep in mind jail time is the maximum punishment.
For Stafford County, those cases are typically when the speed is extreme. If you’re charged with reckless driving, you should definitely call me to determine where your case fits on the jail spectrum.
Some attorneys will harp on the maximum fine allowed by the statute, which is $2,500, and the possibility of your license being suspended for six months.
Again, those are just the maximums. The best way to determine whether or not license suspension is a threat is to call me so we can review your case together.
Begin your Defense
If you’ve been charged with reckless driving or any other misdemeanor offense, contact Stafford defense attorney Andrew Flusche today to discuss your options.
What is Possible for Reckless Driving in Stafford County?
In Stafford, for a reckless driving case, we do have some great options.
The first thing that I do in every case is check over the officer’s evidence to see if his equipment was working properly and make sure he can prove that the equipment was checked for accuracy before and after his shift.
If he can’t prove that his equipment was working properly and he doesn’t have the proper calibration certificate, we have a great argument.
In all honesty, most of the time, that evidence is in order, so the case becomes more of a negotiation with the officer and with the judge.
Focusing on the local courts means that I know the officers and judges, and I can help guide my clients to the best possible outcome.
How Do You Know Where Your Case Fits on a Spectrum?
One of the most important things for a reckless driving case is to talk with me. I am a local, experienced, Stafford reckless driving lawyer to know where your case is going to fit.
Once I learn about the details that are specific to your case, I can give you a better idea of where case lands on the spectrum.
I can tell you what defenses you have and which ones will not work. I am a regular in Stafford County handling these cases, and I would be honored by the chance to talk with you.
In the meantime, you can grab a free copy of my book “Fight Your Reckless Driving Ticket”.
Stafford Reckless Driving – What NOT to Say
Here is the WORST defense to a reckless driving charge that I’ve ever seen at the Stafford traffic court:
“I thought the speed limit was 70, and I had my speed control set on 83.”
WRONG. Don’t say it. Please!
This particular defendant was charged with going 90 mph in a 65 mph zone. In her mind, she was arguing that she wasn’t guilty of the offense as charged. But she flat out confessed to reckless driving by speed.
In Virginia, reckless driving by speed is ANY speed over 85 mph. Period. And don’t think that the judge didn’t notice. He certainly did. He pointed out that she had just admitted to reckless driving by speed.
If this lady had hired me, I definitely wouldn’t have used that “defense.” Surely if she had hired ANY attorney, the defense would’ve been more sound than admitting to the crime.
Stafford County Traffic Courts
It seems like the volume of traffic court cases in Stafford County has increased lately. I’ve been getting lots of calls from people who are facing reckless driving charges in Stafford County.
The good news is that people are calling the right lawyer. I regularly help clients with their Virginia reckless driving defense in Stafford County traffic court.
Judges have a large amount of discretion in these traffic court cases, and Stafford can be a fairly tough jurisdiction. If you are charged with reckless driving in Stafford, you should definitely contact a traffic attorney.
In Stafford County, if you are charged with reckless driving and your speed was over 100 miles per hour, be prepared to spend some time in jail.
If your speed was below 100 mph, we have a chance of reducing your charge to a lesser offense. If your speed was less than 20 mph over the limit, the case might be dismissed completely.
If you are facing a Stafford County reckless driving charge, give me a call. I can help you fight your ticket for a flat rate.
Recent Case Result: Stafford Reckless Driving / Racing Case Dismissed
(Cases depend upon unique facts. Past cases do not guarantee future outcomes.)
THE STORY: Sal contacted our office due to a serious charge he was facing for reckless driving, specifically for racing another vehicle. This would result in a misdemeanor conviction on his record and could cost him his driver’s license.
We reviewed the dash and body camera footage from the incident, and it was clear that the Commonwealth’s case had major problems. The initial officer couldn’t really prove that the two cars were racing. They were just driving fast down the road. But also, there was a major issue identifying that Sal was even involved, since he was stopped by a second officer later down the road.
We plead not guilty at court, and the primary officer testified about the alleged racing. When it came time for him to testify that Sal was stopped by the second officer, we objected on hearsay grounds: that officer was not in court for us to cross-examine. We also objected to the stop as a Fourth Amendment violation, since there was no witness to testify that Sal’s vehicle was the same one observed to be allegedly racing.
CASE OUTCOME: The judge agreed! Since the Commonwealth could not establish a legal traffic stop of Sal’s vehicle, his Stafford reckless driving case was completely dismissed!
The Stafford General District Court
The Stafford General District Court is the lowest level of trial court in Stafford County, Virginia.
All traffic cases are heard here, as well as other minor criminal matters and small civil cases.
Cell phones are no longer allowed in the Stafford Courthouse, so be sure to leave yours in your car.
(540) 658-8935 – Traffic / Criminal
(540) 658-4641 – Civil
P. O. Box 940
1300 Courthouse Road
The Judicial Center
Stafford, VA 22555-0940
Andrew provides criminal defense services to the people of Stafford including:
- DUI / DWI Defense
- Reckless Driving Defense
- Juvenile Reckless Driving Defense
- Speeding Tickets
Meet Andrew Flusche, Your Stafford Reckless Driving Attorney:
A Few Testimonials from my Stafford County Clients:
Andrew Flusche was my lawyer in the stafford county, I was pulled over by police for reckless driving and impounded me with 96 miles/ hour. In virginia this is a severe offense and getting away with it without the license getting suspended seemed very difficult. Andrew was helpful in an amazing way, especially with his immediate response to my emails. Seems like he was always there to answer back.
His advice helped I gathered all the paperwork he suggested and met him in the court. I was charged with hefty fine but he saved my license. This was a victory in itself. The Plus points that I would accord to Andrew would be his response times, when your lawyer responds back on the same day you feel that you are in safe hands….
– Rob
As my wife and I were coming through Stafford, Va on a Sunday afternoon we were surprised by being pulled for driving twenty miles over the speed limit. We were more astonished to learn that in the Common Wealth of Virginia that was considered reckless driving . Having no knowledge of Virginia laws and living in Florida it became necessary to find attorney to handle my case. I believe Andrew was a God send. I found him to be professional, effective and relational. I am pleased to say that Andrew got the charges dismissed after I complete the driving school.
– Steve
I got a Reckless Driving ticket coming home from DC. After doing the research and knowing what was on the line (HUGE fine and 6 points on my license), I looked online for Attorneys in the Stafford area and hired Andrew. He took the reins from there, represented me at court so I wouldn’t have to drive all the way back up there and got it reduced to Improper Driving. (Only 3 points and a much smaller fine!!) He was super professional and always got responded to my emails promptly! I will recommend him to any friends that find themselves in the same situation!!
– Caye
