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On 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 […]
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What is ignition interlock? Ignition interlock is a device that is installed in your vehicle, locking down your ignition so that you can’t start the vehicle without going through the device. The point of ignition interlock in Virginia is to determine whether or not the operator of the vehicle has alcohol in their system. Some […]
MoreGetting Help from an Experienced Virginia Traffic Lawyer Is Your First Step Toward Reinstating Your License When I advise clients about their case, they are primarily worried about jail time. The next question my new clients always ask is, What is the minimum license suspension if found guilty of a DUI in Virginia? The […]
MoreAligning Yourself with a Knowledgeable Virginia DUI Defense Lawyer Could Help You Keep a DUI Off of Your Record Every year, numerous people who have never been arrested before face DUI charges in Virginia. For many people, the only charge they ever pick up is a DUI. However, that one simple mistake that you […]
MoreDriving under the influence (DUI) is a criminal offense that the state of Virginia takes very seriously. To show they mean business, the state has stiff penalties that first-time violators will suffer. Remember, an arrest is not a conviction, and you might have defenses to the charge. Contact an experienced Virginia DUI attorney right away […]
MoreThe information contained here was written by experienced Virginia DUI attorney Andrew Flusche and was last updated in June of 2021. Are you facing a DUI charge in Virginia? If so, I am sure you are worried about what you could be facing. Let’s take a look at the facts. An Overview of DUI 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.
