If you are charged with speeding in a school zone (or reckless driving by speed in a school zone), you should definitely talk with an attorney. The posted speed limit may be illegal. If the speed limit is not correct, your case may be dismissed completely!
Virginia law sets the speed limit for all highways at […]
Virginia is finally beginning to update the technology used in the criminal justice system.
It’s about time.
As the Free Lance-Star reports, the city of Fredericksburg is now the first locality in Virginia to have computerized tickets in police cruisers. The technology is pretty cool!
Currently, if you’re stopped in Virginia, the police write out a carbon paper […]
Did you know that you can be guilty of Virginia DUI for driving something other than a car?
An Ohio man apparently didn’t realize this fact in his state, when he drove a motorized bar stool after drinking. The state is trying to sell the bar stool to raise money for the local child support agency.
Virginia’s […]
Have you been charged with shoplifting in Virginia? I imagine you’re scared and worried about what you’re facing. Let’s talk about it.
Virginia shoplifting statutes
Shoplifting is a type of larceny. Depending upon the value of the merchandise in question, your shoplifting charge could be petit (petty) or grand larceny.
Any shoplifting of $200 or more is grand […]
Hot on the heels of the mischievous traffic cat, we have another animal interaction with law enforcement.
This time it’s a wild turkey who won’t give Loudon County Animal Control officers a break. He even attacks their truck!
Originally published at AndrewFlusche.com. © 2009 Andrew Flusche. Wild Turkey Won’t Give Up
Sometimes traffic stops get complicated. Bystanders can get in an officer’s way. Drivers become agitated.
Due to safety and legal concerns from traffic stops, most police cruisers have dashboard cameras to record everything that happens. Some of the Virginia traffic officers I know even wear microphones on their belts to record any statements made by the […]
If you are looking for help with a King George speeding ticket, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some tips and advice to deal with your ticket.
Read your ticket
Your first important step is to read the ticket you received. Some speeding tickets aren’t simple speeding tickets. Instead, they may be reckless driving tickets […]
I was recently interviewed by the Wisconsin Law Journal regarding virtual office services. The journalist, Jane Pribek, produced a great article on the topic.
Virtual services make a lot of sense to me. My law firm operates using the best technology, service, or product for a given need. I don’t pick the most expensive option or […]
Getting a King George DWI can be scary. You’re charged with a misdemeanor offense that society takes incredibly serious. Fortunately, there may be defenses to the charge.
Probable cause
First of all, the police need probable cause to make a traffic stop. They must have a “reasonable articulable suspicion” that you did something illegal.
Many DWI charges arise […]
Virginia punishes driving on a suspended license as a class 1 misdemeanor. But what punishment are you really facing? Are there defenses that can get you out of this mess? Let’s talk about it.
Driving on a suspended or revoked license
Driving on a revoked or suspended license appears in 46.2-301(B) of the Virginia Code:
B. Except as […]
