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 [...]
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If your Virginia license is suspended, you can’t drive until you get it fixed. Here are some tips on how to reinstate your license. Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. Today I wanted to talk to you about what to do if your license gets suspended. A lot of [...]
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The Free Lance-Star reports that a Spotsylvania man is now charged with involuntary manslaughter due to an accident that occurred when he was alleged to have been driving under the influence. The defendant was first just charged with DWI and driving on a suspended license, but the Commonwealth added the manslaughter charge later on. During [...]
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Were you stopped by the police at a check point or road block? If so, that’s the first thing we have to look at in your case. If you’re charged with driving on suspended or DWI due to that stop, the case could be dismissed by beating the stop. I had a recent Stafford case [...]
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If you are charged with driving on a suspended license in Virginia, don’t write it off as a “fix it ticket.” The charge most likely won’t be dismissed simply by getting your license fixed. Talk to a lawyer who can tell you what you’re really facing. Transcription I had this video transcribed for visitors who [...]
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The police love using roadblocks to check for DUI and license-related violations like driving on a suspended license. Did you know that evading a roadblock isn’t illegal in Virginia? To be legally stopped *before* you hit the roadblock, you must do something suspicious. Transcription I’ve had this video transcribed for visitors who prefer to read [...]
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Most traffic cases involve a stop of a moving motor vehicle. In cases such as DUI / DWI and driving on a suspended license, the stop itself is critical to the government’s case against you. I’ll save you from the technical legal points. Here’s the gist: The U.S. Constitution guarantees us the right to be [...]
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If you’re going to court for a criminal charge, don’t violate that same law at court. You could end up in handcuffs, like the guy I saw in Spotsylvania General District Court. Transcription I’ve had this video transcribed for visitors who prefer to read the content. Hello, I’m Andrew Flusche. I’m astounded when people go [...]
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I talk with a lot of people who are charged with driving on a suspended license. If that’s you (or if your license is suspended and you’re driving anyway), pay close attention: You might go to jail This surprises a lot of people, but it’s true. I’m not trying to use scare tactics to get [...]
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The Virginia traffic code refers to “highways” quite a bit. Many of the offenses specified in the code have to take place on a “highway.” Quite often I hear from potential clients and people who represent themselves in court: “But I wasn’t even on a highway!” I’m sad to report that defense usually isn’t going [...]
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