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The evening was typical: a good time with friends, a few drinks, and a lot of laughs. You even took a breathalyzer before leaving the bar and thought you were good to go. But after an unexpected traffic stop, a higher reading from a breath or blood test distills your entire night into what feels […]
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A police officer shines a penlight across your eyes. They tell you to follow it left to right. Your vision blurs under the pressure of the flashing blue lights, but the officer writes something down. That simple motion—your eye flickering—is now the centerpiece of a criminal case. In Virginia, this exam is called the horizontal […]
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It depends upon your state. Key Takeaways Many states allow police to stop drivers for hanging objects, such as pine tree air fresheners, if they obstruct the driver’s view. Virginia law changed in 2021: while dangling objects are still prohibited, police cannot pull you over solely for that reason—they need another valid basis first. […]
MoreWhat is VASAP? It’s the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program. For certain offenses in Virginia, VASAP is mandatory. Transcription Hello, I’m Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. Today I wanted to answer a common question that clients ask when they’re charged with a DUI or DWI in Virginia. One thing that comes up is […]
MoreIf you’re not a U.S. citizen, a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction in Virginia can trigger serious immigration consequences. Depending on your current status and the circumstances of the charge, you could face application delays or denials, issues with green card renewals, or even removal (deportation) proceedings. Immigration officials assess criminal convictions—especially those that […]
MoreVirginia maintains some of the strictest DUI laws in the nation, resulting in 15,988 driving under the influence (DUI) convictions in the most recent reporting year. A prime example of Virginia’s harsh DUI laws is seen in the state’s definition of DUI. In Virginia, if you are found intoxicated and in physical control of a […]
MoreIf you’re facing a DUI charge in Spotsylvania County, one of the most important questions is whether the evidence against you holds up. Police and prosecutors often rely on breathalyzer results, field sobriety tests, and traffic stop procedures. Those pieces of DUI evidence in court are not always reliable. When officers make mistakes or skip […]
MoreFacing DUI and child endangerment charges in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, can put your future at serious risk. When a minor is involved, the law doesn’t treat the situation like an ordinary DUI. You may also face an accusation of putting a child in danger, which brings harsher penalties and long-term consequences. Virginia prosecutors take drunk […]
MoreA DUI arrest can impact more than your court record if you’re a University of Mary Washington, Germanna Community College, or another Virginia college student. College students facing DUI charges in Spotsylvania County often deal with academic discipline, housing issues, loss of scholarships, and future career limitations. A single mistake can derail years of hard […]
MoreBreathalyzer devices are commonly used across Virginia to evaluate a driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Although these tools are considered reliable, they are not infallible. But just how often are breathalyzers wrong? At Flusche & Fitzgerald, we understand how daunting it can be to face DUI charges based on potentially flawed breathalyzer results. Our mission […]
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