A lot of times people want to explain old convictions when they appear in court for a new offense. Can you? Yes and no. Typical lawyer answer. If you’re in front of a judge for a traffic or misdemeanor case, your driving record and/or criminal history may come into evidence for sentencing. For sentencing purposes, […]
A good friend of mine, Mitchell Goldstein, is holding a FREE consumer seminar down in Caroline County. It will cover topics regarding your house, your business, and protecting yourself from debt collectors. There’s literally something for everyone! Thursday, January 26 7-8pm 7350 Ladysmith Rd Ruther Glen, VA Check out the full details on the flyer […]
If you’re charged with Virginia reckless driving, you need to call an attorney. You’re facing a misdemeanor conviction that could possibly cost your driver’s license or jail time. Fortunately, the reckless driving charge might be dismissed or reduced depending upon the facts of your case and your driving record. Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew […]
I’ve written before about fighting calibration certificates in reckless driving by speed cases. The other day in Stafford General District Court, I had a great opportunity to put that into action. Required notice from the Virginia State Bar: NOTE THAT CASE RESULTS DEPEND UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS THAT ARE UNIQUE TO EACH CASE. PREVIOUS […]
You may have a defense to a possession of marijuana charge, especially if the marijuana wasn’t found on your person. Transcription Hello, I’m Andrew Flusche. I practice Virginia traffic and misdemeanor defense. If you’ve been charged with possession of marijuana, there is a lot you need to know about the case, about the charge and […]
If you were arrested for Virginia DUI / DWI at a check point or road block, we need to talk. These stops are regulated closely, and we may have a defense to the charge. Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic attorney, and today I wanted to talk to you about […]
Will you lose your license for a possession of marijuana charge? It depends. Virginia law requires six months license suspension if you are convicted of possession of marijuana. That applies even if you weren’t anywhere near a vehicle at the time of the offense. Even if you get a first offender disposition in court, your […]
If you’ve been charged with possession of marijuana under Virginia Code 18.2-250.1, you need to talk to a defense attorney ASAP. You may be able to beat the charge or at least be eligible to have it dismissed with community service. There are several angles for us to examine in any possession of marijuana case: […]
There are multiple types of license-related offenses in Virginia. They vary in many respects, and it can be quite confusing to sort through them all. If you’re facing a violation for a license offense, this article will shed some light on your situation. No license in possession The lowest level of license-related offense is not […]
Aggressive driving is a misdemeanor in Virginia. If you’re charged with it under 46.2-868.1, you should consult an attorney to prepare a defense. Hello, I’m Andrew Flusche. If you’re charged with aggressive driving in Virginia, you need to understand what you’re charged with. It is a misdemeanor. It could be a class 1 or class […]
