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Virginia 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
MoreIf you’re accused of violating the law in Virginia, you may be wondering if you’re charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. The difference between a Virginia misdemeanor and a felony is what the potential range of punishments is. In general, a misdemeanor only carries jail up to 12 months, and a felony carries possible […]
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 […]
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One of the most common questions I get when people contact me about a regular speeding ticket is whether it makes sense to hire a traffic lawyer. I practice in a handful of courts around Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George, and Caroline, but these tips should apply to any situation where you have a Virginia […]
MoreReckless driving is a serious driving offense for one to face. The penalties can be stiff, so it is important for anyone facing such a charge to understand the laws surrounding it. A common question I receive about reckless driving is, Is reckless driving a traffic violation, or is reckless driving a moving violation? The […]
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VA Open Container Law Overview Many people don’t understand how Virginia’s open container law operates. The law criminalizes drinking while driving, and it makes convictions relatively easy to obtain. Let’s look at it. The statute (18.2-323.1) has two parts. Section A says that it’s unlawful to drink while driving. That’s pretty straightforward. The portion that […]
MoreThe information contained here is provided by experienced Virginia DUI lawyer Andrew Flusche and was last updated in January of 2021. What are the Penalties for a 3rd DUI in VA? If you already have two DUI convictions on your record, you are facing severe penalties for your 3rd DUI in Virginia. Although you might […]
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