One of the most confusing aspects of reckless driving tickets is whether or not you have to appear in court. The ticket itself throws people off, because this appears underneath your signature: What the heck does that mean? You’re supposed to appear, right? Yes and no. Usually the officer will scribble through the text that […]
What happens if the officer verbally tells you one speed but then writes another on the ticket? Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. One thing I hear from potential clients sometimes, is that the officer said a different speed when he came to the window than the speed […]
In case you were wondering, technology isn’t the cure for driver distractions behind the wheel. At least that’s what MSNBC says. It’s no secret that drivers are distracted these days by all sorts of technology, especially our cell phones. Of course, our natural response is to solve the technology distraction with… technology! The main type […]
I defend a lot of people from driving on suspended license charges. A surprisingly common thing folks tell me on the phone is: “but I wasn’t driving!” When I hear that, my ears perk up. I’m excited that we might have a solid defense to the case. After all, the Commonwealth has to prove that […]
DUI and DWI are basically interchangeable slang terms for the same basic offense: operating an engine under the influence of something. Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche, and I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. People often ask me what the difference is between DUI and DWI. Frankly, there isn’t any difference in my opinion. […]
If you’re looking for a lawyer, I don’t advise simply picking the cheapest attorney. You don’t shop for a car that way, so why should you do that for a lawyer? Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche and I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. I know that when a lot of people are looking […]
I hear it all the time: “I had a speeding ticket a while ago that should be off my record by now.” I ask the potential client exactly when they received that ticket, and I get the response: “3 years ago.” I have no idea where people get the idea that tickets drop off the […]
You may be surprised to learn that the officer does NOT have to clock everyone who might be speeding near you. He really just has to prove what speed YOU were traveling. Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. I talk to people quite often who mention that the […]
If you’ve been charged with a traffic or misdemeanor offense in Virginia, you should call a lawyer ASAP. There’s no time to waste, since your trial could be in just a few weeks. Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. It’s really important to understand that if you get […]
You do something stupid. You do your punishment. You think it’s behind you. You definitely think it’s behind you when it was FORTY years ago. A Wells Fargo employee, Yolanda Quesada, found out that it’s not. She was fired after a background check revealed she was convicted of shoplifting twice in 1972. She had apparently […]
