Everyone knows that you can’t drive drunk. If you’ve had too much too drink (or you’re even borderline), you should find another way home. But did you know that you can be convicted of Virginia DUI without even having your car ON? Yep. And it’s a fairly radical change in the law. Virginia law has […]
It’s a simple point, but one that folks misunderstand. When talking about radar calibrations, we’re not talking about the police sending the radar unit somewhere. The radar devices stay in the police cars. But what IS calibrated then? Law enforcement officers have tuning forks that they use before and after their shift to verify the […]
If you are charged with DWI / DUI 2nd in Virginia, you need to make sure your attorney gets an actual copy of the prior conviction. This could be a fruitful tool for your defense. Video Transcription Hello, I’m Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. If you’re charged with a DWI or DUI second […]
If you have a traffic ticket, you should consult someone who *regularly* handles traffic cases in the city/county in question. These cases differ a ton by state and they can even differ greatly based on the county it’s in. A traffic regular will know what can be done in your scenario and should be able […]
What will a conviction of DWI / DUI in Virginia do to your license? Will your license be suspended? Will you be eligible for a restricted license? Let’s talk about it. Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche, and I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. I want to talk to you about the way a […]
If you’re stopped for DUI / DWI in Virginia, the officer may offer you a preliminary breath test (PBT). He might even say, “This won’t be used against you in court.” But nothing could be further from the truth. Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. A lot of […]
If you’re charged with reckless driving by speed or speeding, here’s a defense that is probably going to lose: “My car can’t go that fast!” I hear that quite often from potential clients. And these are usually folks charged with going 80 to 90 mph. What car won’t go 85 on the interstate? Unless it’s […]
Did you know that only an attorney can legally represent you in traffic court? Your parent, spouse, or friend aren’t allowed to. You certainly can speak for yourself, but if you want help in front of the judge, you need to hire an attorney. Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia […]
I write a lot about exercising your rights in traffic stops and how you can refuse things like road-side DWI tests. But does that mean you should be rude to the officer? NO!! Here’s three reasons to always be polite to them, even if you refuse to do what they ask: 1. Law enforcement officers […]
Did you know that you CAN legally refuse road-side DUI / DWI tests, such as the walk-and-turn test and the handheld breath test? Those tests can significantly hurt your case at court, and it might help your case if you do refuse to perform them. However, in Virginia, you must do the breath test at […]
