If the police use a drug dog to investigate your vehicle, what happens if the dog doesn’t alert? It won’t matter one bit if you consent to a search. Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a traffic and misdemeanor defense attorney. I talk to a lot of people who are charged with […]
If you’re convicted of reckless driving in Virginia’s General District Courts, you have the absolute right to appeal the case for a new trial in Circuit Court. I’ve previously explained the appeal option, and your other choice, a motion to reopen. Some traffic attorneys advertise that they’ll handle your Circuit Court appeal for free, if […]
Lots of traffic defense myths circulate around the internet. One that was new to me is: can ask the officer lots of questions in court to confuse them into you winning? Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. Sometimes people ask me for tips and ideas on what kinds […]
If you have a Washington, D.C. driver’s license, and you’re charged with Virginia reckless driving, watch out! You may already know that it’s not just a ticket. You’re actually charged with a misdemeanor on the same level as Virginia DUI. But did you know that a reckless conviction could cause your DC license to be […]
If you’re charged with a DUI or DWI in Virginia, you should talk with an attorney to determine if you’re actually facing jail time. Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. If you’re facing a charge in Virginia of DUI or DWI you’re probably wondering if you’re looking at […]
A recent case made headlines here in Virginia because the judge dismissed a reckless driving charge that was brought against a driver who struck and killed a pedestrian. The evidence essentially showed that the driver was probably reading a text message when his vehicle struck the pedestrian. There was no other evidence of other distractions […]
If you received a Virginia traffic or reckless driving ticket and you hold a CDL (commercial driver’s license), you need to talk with an experienced traffic attorney. Your friends may have been through similar tickets, but yours is different. Your CDL presents a unique hurdle that could be a problem in court. Video Transcription Hello, […]
A lot of people think a reckless driving charge is just a ticket. They pay it and wait for a possible insurance hike. But it can have much more serious ramifications. I’ve written before about reckless driving being a misdemeanor offense. It’s a crime, not just a traffic ticket. Even worse, a reckless driving conviction […]
Virginia is tough on DUI / DWI cases. If the facts are sufficient to convict you, the case won’t normally be dismissed. You’re usually looking at a conviction of DUI / DWI, unless we can negotiate a reduced outcome like reckless driving. One great example of Virginia’s tough laws is the new requirement that EVERYONE […]
If you get a reckless driving ticket for speed in Virginia, it’s usually due to radar or LIDAR (laser). Those are the two most common methods of speed determination in Virginia. However, sometimes officers pace drivers. It surprises some people to learn that pacing IS a valid way to measure speed, at least in Virginia. […]
