Virginia reckless IS a misdemeanor, which could cause repercussions for your employment if you’re convicted. Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic and misdemeanor attorney. Some people may not know that Virginia reckless driving is a misdemeanor. I’ve heard from several people that they got a reckless driving ticket in […]
People routinely drive 85 mph on I-95 in Virginia, but the maximum limit anywhere in Virginia is 70 mph. For much of I-95, the limit is actually just 65 mph. A new toll road in Texas opened today with a speed limit of 85 mph. Yep. 85! That’s the highest speed limit anywhere in the […]
I recently read about a new gadget that’s designed to beat traffic camera tickets (for red lights and speed). Naturally, I was intrigued. The product is called the “noPhoto,” and it looks like any old license plate frame. But whenever it detects a camera flash, it fires off it’s own super-bright flashes. The goal is […]
Unfortunately, yes. If you are convicted of DUI or DWI in Virginia, you will be ordered to complete VASAP. That basically means that you have to do whatever they say. In some cases, that includes Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The court normally won’t tell VASAP the specifics of what your program should include. I always tell […]
If an officer asks to search your vehicle, just say NO. Be polite, but say NO. Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic and misdemeanor attorney. Today I wanted to talk about one simple thing: if you’re ever stopped in a vehicle and the officer asks if he can search […]
One question I often hear from potential clients is whether or not a bowl is sufficient to be found guilty of possession of marijuana in Virginia. The simple answer is YES. Virginia law prohibits possessing marijuana. There is no specific amount that has to be in your possession. Just some provable amount of marijuana. If […]
If you’re charged with underage possession of alcohol in Virginia, you should talk with an attorney to find out what the Commonwealth can prove and what might happen in court. Video Transcription Hello my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic and misdemeanor attorney. If you’re charged with underage possession of alcohol in Virginia, […]
Did you know that you have the right to cross-examine the actual lab tech who analyzes your blood sample for a DUI / DWI or the alleged marijuana in a possession of marijuana case? That’s right. The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives you the right to confront the witnesses against you. That means […]
If you are convicted of a first offense DUI / DWI in Virginia, ignition interlock will be required as a condition of a restricted license. However, if you don’t want to drive at all for a year, you don’t have to mess with the interlock. Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a […]
If you have a Virginia DUI, one critical issue for the Commonwealth to prove is that you did in fact “drive or operate” the vehicle. What does that mean? “Drive” is pretty clear. If you’re making the vehicle go somewhere, you’re driving. The real issue comes up due to the word “operate.” What does it […]
