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Sometimes drivers pick up an out-of-state DUI charge while only temporarily in or visiting Virginia. If you find yourself in this situation, representation from a highly-experienced Virginia DUI lawyer can help you minimize the impact an out-of-state DUI can have on your life. You should act fast to ensure that you have the best chance […]
MoreFacing a third DUI conviction can be incredibly stressful. The fear of the unknown can be overwhelming. You are probably wondering what your third DUI consequences might be. You might be wondering, Will I go to prison? How long will the judge give me? Or, can I beat the case? There is hope for anyone […]
MoreDriving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI) are legal concepts people sometimes use interchangeably. While the difference between DWI and DUI might be significant in some states, there is very little difference between the two in Virginia. No matter which abbreviation you use to refer to the charges, DWI vs. DUI in […]
MoreThe information contained here is provided by experienced Virginia DUI lawyer Andrew Flusche and was last updated in February of 2022. What are the Penalties for a Second DUI in Virginia? The penalties for a 2nd DUI in Virginia will be stiffer than what you faced for your first DUI conviction. The ultimate severity of […]
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 […]
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 […]
MoreRefusing a breathalyzer test can be a crime in Virginia. If you refuse a breathalyzer test under certain circumstances, you will probably violate Virginia Code section 18.2-268.3. The bad news is that Virginia can convict you of refusing a breathalyzer test even if you are acquitted of DUI. Virginia DUI Laws In Virginia, you are […]
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.
