Spring 2021 – Andrew Flusche Scholarship Winner
We are pleased to announce the winner of the Spring 2021 Andrew Flusche Scholarship: Amy George! Here’s a little bit about Amy: I’m Amy George, and I’m from Bothell, Washington. I’m studying at DigiPen: Institute of Technology to become a professional digital artist and animator. I love storytelling through comics and animations, but outside of […]
MoreHow Much Will My Virginia Speeding Ticket Cost Me?
Like many of my clients with speeding tickets, you are probably asking, how much is a speeding ticket in Virginia? A speeding ticket can be very serious in Virginia. You can end up paying hefty fines in addition to other things like court fees. Whether a lawyer represents you can also affect the cost of […]
MoreHow Bad Is a Reckless Driving Ticket?
Reckless driving is a serious charge in Virginia. The offense crosses the boundary between a basic traffic infraction and a criminal charge. Knowing this, you may wonder, Just how bad is a reckless driving ticket? Some reckless driving tickets end up with less severe penalties than others. However, a reckless driving charge is always a […]
MoreHow to Get a DUI Dropped to Reckless Driving
DUI convictions are not taken lightly by the State of Virginia. As a result, a DUI conviction can carry severe life-altering consequences with it. With that in mind, it is important to fight the charge to seek a reduced penalty, a sentence reduction, or a plea bargain. When someone comes to me facing a DUI […]
MoreIs Reckless Driving a Traffic Violation or a Moving Violation
Reckless driving is a serious driving offense for one to face. The penalties can be stiff, so it is important for anyone facing such a charge to understand the laws surrounding it. A common question I receive about reckless driving is, Is reckless driving a traffic violation, or is reckless driving a moving violation? The […]
MoreUltimate Guide to Virginia Overweight Tickets
If you receive a ticket or citation for driving an overweight vehicle in Virginia, you must act quickly to preserve your rights and contest the citation. Even if you believe the citation is 100% accurate, I still may be able to help you drastically reduce the fine and penalties. Contest overweight tickets within 21 days […]
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Fight Virginia Handheld Cell Phone Tickets, Points
Did you know that Virginia prohibits holding a phone while driving? As of January 1, 2021, that’s now a traffic infraction with a minimum $125 fine AND three points on your driving record. Let’s talk about the law and how you can fight it. The law: 46.2-818.2 – Use of handheld personal communications devices in […]
MoreHow Much Does a Reckless Driving Ticket Cost?
I represent citizens throughout Virginia against various charges, including reckless driving. People often ask me, What does a Virginia reckless driving ticket cost? and What happens if the court convicts me of reckless driving? At Andrew Flusche, Attorney at Law, PLC, I fiercely defend drivers and fight to protect their rights. Here are some things […]
MoreCan Reckless Driving Be Expunged?
If you have been charged with reckless driving in Virginia, you may worry about how the charge will impact your life. From fines and imprisonment to a criminal record, reckless driving can have far-reaching effects. Many people want to know how to remove reckless driving from a record. Unfortunately, Virginia law prohibits expungement for criminal […]
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Beware of Virginia’s Open Container Law
VA Open Container Law Overview Many people don’t understand how Virginia’s open container law operates. The law criminalizes drinking while driving, and it makes convictions relatively easy to obtain. Let’s look at it. The statute (18.2-323.1) has two parts. Section A says that it’s unlawful to drink while driving. That’s pretty straightforward. The portion that […]
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