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If you’re facing criminal charges in Virginia for shoplifting, jail time can result. Any criminal charge can inflict unexpected negative consequences on many areas of your life. If you’re new to the criminal justice system, being charged can feel overwhelming and confusing. You might want to just plead guilty and get it over with. However, […]
MoreShoplifting laws in Virginia describe the conduct necessary to be charged with shoplifting. Shoplifting can take many forms, from blatantly removing an item from a store without paying for it to switching the price tags on two items in an attempt to pay the lower price. If you think shoplifting charges aren’t serious, think again. […]
MoreAt some point in their lives, most people have decided to drive faster than the posted speed limit. However, drivers should know that speeding offenses can carry serious consequences, particularly if you were traveling fast enough for your offense to be considered reckless driving. I am Andrew Flusche, Attorney at Law, a dedicated Virginia traffic […]
MoreVirginia divides criminal violations into two broad categories: misdemeanors and felonies. Misdemeanors typically involve less serious offenses, while felony violations concern more serious crimes. In most cases, misdemeanor convictions carry a shorter sentence for the defendant than felony convictions. Additionally, defendants typically serve misdemeanor sentences at a county jail facility instead of a state prison, […]
MoreCan a misdemeanor be expunged in Virginia? The short answer to this question is “only rarely.” If you mean a misdemeanor conviction, getting a misdemeanor expunged in Virginia is possible only under certain limited circumstances. At this point, with narrow exceptions, you can expunge only certain arrests and charges that did not lead to convictions. […]
MoreOn July 1, 2021, marijuana became legal for recreational use in Virginia. So can you get a DUI for weed? Yes. If the police catch you driving while “stoned,” Virginia will charge you with driving while intoxicated. You can characterize that charge as either DUI or DUID (driving under the influence of drugs). The […]
MoreIf you ever drive in Virginia, you need to know something about Virginia traffic laws, especially Virginia speeding tickets. Did you know that you can go to jail over a Virginia speeding ticket? Even if your speeding offense is not serious enough to warrant jail time, you could still place your ability to drive in […]
MoreIn Virginia, driving while high can get you into just as much trouble as driving drunk can. It can be more difficult, however, for Virginia to convict you for driving while high on certain drugs such as marijuana. Keep in mind that Virginia can convict you even if the substance that you are high on […]
MoreMany states across the nation have statutes criminalizing the operation of motor vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or other narcotics. In most cases, DUI laws prevent intoxicated drivers from operating motor vehicles and allow law enforcement to arrest individuals who violate the law. However, circumstances can arise when police officers improperly arrest or […]
MoreDrunk driving results in the loss of thousands of lives each year across the state of Virginia. In fact, 264 of Virginia’s 827 traffic fatalities involved the presence of alcohol. Virginia criminalizes the act of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, and law enforcement authorities enforce DUI statutes with consistency. In […]
MoreI recommend Andrew without any reservations. It was evident during our initial consultation over the phone, that I was dealing with a great lawyer. I think one of his biggest strengths is his mediation skills...
Everything involved with my case was handled in a professional and timely matter, I couldn’t be happier with the entire process and its outcome.
I was so satisfied by the clarity Attorney Flusche explained my case before the court that I have listed him as the first call my organization will make if any of my drivers are ever pulled over again in Virginia.
