It seems like almost every day I’m answering questions about joining the military while facing a misdemeanor charge. A lot of clients and potential clients have this common problem. The good news is that we have options. No branch of the military wants to be known as an easy way out of a crime, so […]

Unfortunately, this is a question that will depend a lot based on the facts and circumstances of your individual case. I always tell clients and potential clients that I cannot answer whether or not you should plead guilty, not guilty or no contest without finding out all of the details of the case. Honestly, we […]

If you’re charged with a DUI in Virginia, you need to know that it’s a Class 1 misdemeanor. It’s the most serious level of misdemeanor there is in Virginia. Clients and potential clients routinely ask me how long this offense will stay on their record. Unfortunately, the news is that it will be on your […]

If you’re charged with Virginia DUI or DWI you may have seen a term thrown around called “wet reckless.” What is that? “Wet reckless” is a slang term that’s used to describe an outcome for a DUI or DWI charge in Virginia. In some cases when you’re charged with DUI or DWI in Virginia, the […]

If you have a Virginia DUI / DWI, you may be wondering if you can get it reduced to “wet reckless.” It’s going to depend upon a LOT of different factors. Originally published at AndrewFlusche.com. © 2014 Andrew Flusche. Virginia Wet Reckless for DUI Charges

In Virginia’s General District Court if you’re sentenced to jail time for a misdemeanor charge (such as Virginia DUI, reckless driving or possession of marijuana) we have some options to delay the jail time. One option is delayed reporting. Delayed reporting is essentially a request to the judge to order that you report for your […]

Is there a way to avoid license suspension for a marijuana case in Virginia? Let’s see. Originally published at AndrewFlusche.com. © 2014 Andrew Flusche. How to Avoid Virginia Marijuana License Suspension

If you’re found guilty of DUI in Virginia, to get a restricted license you have to have ignition interlock installed on your vehicle. That is now state law. But one of the issues that comes up sometimes is if you have to drive for work, would you have to get the ignition interlock installed on […]

If you are charged with possession of marijuana in Virginia, you’re facing the possibility of six months loss of your license. This applies even if you have a license from another state. In that case, Virginia would suspend your privilege to drive in our state if you are found guilty of possession of marijuana. A […]

Unfortunately yes. Virginia law prohibits driving or operating a motor vehicle, engine or train while you’re intoxicated or under the influence of any drugs, alcohol or other substances. But what does that exactly cover? As I discussed in other articles and videos about operating a vehicle, the “operation” word is quite broad under Virginia law. […]