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 [...]
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To pull you over, an officer typically needs “reasonable articulable suspicion.” That’s a mouthful that basically means “more than a hunch.” Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche, and I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. If you are stopped while driving a vehicle, the officer has to have what’s called “reasonable articulable suspicion” in order [...]
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Some marijuana possession cases aren’t clear cut. If you didn’t admit to having the marijuana, we may have an argument that the Commonwealth can’t prove you were legally in possession of it. Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic and misdemeanor attorney. If you’re charged with possession of marijuana, one [...]
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If you’ve been charged with a Virginia misdemeanor, such as DUI, driving on a suspended license, or possession of marijuana, you may be wondering about your Miranda rights. Potential clients frequently mention “the police didn’t read me my rights.” First of all, what are the Miranda rights? Simply put, they are a warning the police [...]
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This clip from the Today Show is great. It shows several crazy antics that were caught on tape, including a couple traffic incidents. My favorite is the REALLY determined parking enforcement guy. Watch the video to see what I mean!
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If you’re charged with DUI / DWI in Virginia, the officer will need to prove that he had probable cause to arrest you in order to admit the breath test results against you. Without probable cause, your case might be beatable. Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. One [...]
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No, I didn’t do this. But a physicist in California did. Apparently he was cited for rolling a stop sign. Based on angular and linear motion, he argued that the officer couldn’t have observed what he thought he saw. The judge dismissed the case. The articles I’ve found on the case are pretty vague about [...]
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Effective July 1, 2012, even a first offense DUI / DWI in Virginia will require ignition interlock as a condition of getting a restricted license. It’s a major change to Virginia DWI law. Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche, and I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. I wanted to explain to you a change [...]
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A good friend of mine sent me an article about Jose Maria Olazabal getting a speeding ticket for 97 in a 65 mph in Georgia while on his way from the Masters to Hilton Head for another tournament. (Thank you, Deb! She’s a terrific Virginia estate planning attorney.) And it only cost him $621. Good [...]
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A while ago I talked about VASAP, but I thought a quick refresher might be in order. VASAP stands for: Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program. In a nutshell, if you’re convicted of DUI / DWI in Virginia, the court has to order you to complete VASAP. Yep, it’s a pain. Virginia Code 18.2-271.1 provides the [...]
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