Spotsylvania Passes Vague Full Time and Attention Law
On September 13, 2016, the Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors passed a broad, vague ordinance that prohibits operating a motor vehicle while not giving full time and attention to the operation of the vehicle. On its face, this seems like an innocent ordinance. It was recommended by the Sheriff’s Office and Commonwealth’s Attorney in order […]
MoreSurvey: 75% of Virginians Agree that DUI Checkpoints Should Be Legal
In 2015, there were over 240 alcohol related vehicle fatalities and nearly 5,000 related injuries in Virginia. This number is still too high, but overall the state is trending in the right direction. Between 1990 and 2009, each year had over 300 alcohol related fatalities, enforcement and awareness campaigns seem to be working. One of […]
MoreRadio Interview with Andrew Flusche – Full Time and Attention
Spotsylvania County just passed a new ordinance that prohibits failing “to give full time and attention” while driving. I was interviewed by Washington, DC radio station WMAL about the ordinance. In a nutshell, the new law is too vague. Listen to the WMAL news clip here: In the next few days, I will be publishing […]
More[VIDEO] Can You be Pulled Over For…
My Facebook friends and fan are always asking questions “Can the police do this?” or “Can I be pulled over for this?” So here are the answers to some of those questions. If you have a questions, hop on over to my Facebook page and ask! Can You be Pulled Over For License Plate Covers […]
MoreLetter to Board of Supervisors – Distracted Driving/Full Time and Attention Traffic Ordinance
Dear Supervisors, I am concerned about the proposed “distracted driving” / “full time and attention” traffic ordinance set for a September 13 public hearing. In sum, I recommend voting NO on the proposed ordinance. If the Board wishes to pass an ordinance similar to this, I urge you at a minimum to change the ordinance […]
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How are Preliminary Breath Tests Calibrated for Accuracy?
If you’re on trial for DUI in Virginia, you should know how the preliminary breath test (PBT) must be checked for accuracy and calibrated. If that device can’t be proven to be in proper working order, it shouldn’t be allowed into evidence at trial. What is the preliminary breath test? It’s the box that the […]
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Driving on Suspended License Secret: The Officer Must Have a Reason to Pull You Over
Video – click to watch instead of reading. Did you know that it’s possible to beat a driving on suspended offense if the officer did not have a good reason to pull you over? This defense applies to many traffic related violations, but if you’re charged with driving on a suspended license, it can be […]
More[VIDEO] Should You Prepay Your Virginia Reckless Driving Ticket?
If you’re facing reckless driving right now, you need to contact me so you can learn more about reckless driving defenses, learn more about what your situation with the law really means, and then make an educated, informed decision about whether or not you want to hire an attorney, or whether or not if sending […]
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Virginia Texting Law Lets People Go Free
Virginia passed it’s anti-texting law to try to be tougher on people who are driving distractedly and texting. As I’ve said before, this law is unnecessary. And after seeing it in practice for a few years, it’s actually letting people off the hook for traffic violations. The problem is that a lot of officers write […]
More[VIDEO] Bad Virginia Reckless Driving Defenses
I’m talking about the 3 defenses that potential clients think are good for reckless driving charges. Do they really work? Find out. Call me about your VA reckless driving case today. I Was Going With The Flow It Wasn’t Me I Was Going Downhill
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