What Is Aggravated DUI in Virginia?
Conviction of driving under the influence (DUI) can seriously affect your life, especially if you have to spend time in jail, pay a hefty fine, or lose your driver’s license. When the circumstances of your DUI include certain aggravating factors, the punishment you face becomes harsher. Being charged with an aggravated DUI in Virginia can […]
MoreTypes of Traffic Offenses and Their Penalties in Virginia
Traffic offenses often seem minor, but they can have serious consequences. For some, even owing a fine can throw off your monthly budget, not to mention risks like losing your license or spending time in jail. So what is a traffic offense, and what happens if you are accused of one? There are three types […]
MoreHow to Get a Copy of Your Virginia Driving Record
Obtaining Your Virginia DMV Driving Record In many situations where you receive a traffic ticket, it makes sense to obtain a copy of your Virginia DMV driving record before going to court. If you have a good driving record, it can significantly help you at your court hearing and with the judge. Sometimes, it can […]
MoreVirginia Uniform Summons Overview
What Is a Virginia Uniform Summons? You may be wondering, what is a uniform summons? Is a summons a ticket? Virginia Uniform Summons is a ticket. In Virginia, when you’re given a traffic ticket, and even some misdemeanor charges, the officer writes out the charge on a document called a Virginia Uniform Summons. This document […]
MoreWhat is Considered Reckless Driving in Virginia?
What is Virginia’s Reckless Driving Law? Reckless driving in Virginia encompasses a wide variety of offenses and for the first-time ticket-holder for a reckless driving offense, you may be surprised at what exactly is considered reckless driving. The first and most unexpected part of reckless driving, especially for out-of-state drivers, is the reckless-driving-by-speed statute. Virginia […]
MoreHow To Find Best Reckless Driving Lawyers in Virginia
Are you looking for the best reckless driving attorney in Virginia? No lawyer can claim to be the best. The Virginia State Bar prohibits it. Sadly, many colleagues seem to ignore that rule. They don’t seem to think that the lawyer advertising rules apply to them. What other rules do they ignore? Do they keep […]
MoreHow Does a DUI Charge Affect Car Insurance in Virginia?
Nearly 40 people die every day in drunk driving crashes in the United States. As a result, most states, including Virginia, maintain strict laws against drunk driving. It’s important to remember that the consequences of drunk driving extend beyond the immediate incident and can have a lasting impact on various aspects of an individual’s life. […]
MoreCan a Dashcam Help You Fight Your VA Traffic Ticket?
In Virginia, individuals have the right to contest and fight traffic tickets even if they think the officer can actually prove it. And with law enforcement relying more on dashcam footage, many motorists wonder, Can a dashcam help you fight your VA traffic ticket? The answer is that, in some situations, dashcam footage can help […]
MoreWill I go to Jail for Virginia Reckless Driving?
One question on many people’s minds when they’re facing a Virginia reckless driving charge is whether or not they’re going to go to jail. A lot of attorney websites and marketing materials talk about JAIL, JAIL, JAIL. The best advice we can give you is to talk with a reputable, local, experienced traffic attorney who […]
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? What happens if the court convicts me of reckless driving? At Flusche & Fitzgerald, Attorneys at Law, we fiercely defend drivers and fight to protect their rights. Here are some things you […]
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