Driving on Suspended – But I Wasn't Driving!

I defend a lot of people from driving on suspended license charges. A surprisingly common thing folks tell me on the is: “but I wasn’t driving!”

When I hear that, my ears perk up. I’m excited that we might have a solid defense to the case. After all, the Commonwealth has to prove that you were driving a vehicle. That’s a critical element of the offense.

Unfortunately, what I usually hear next isn’t helpful to the case. It typically turns out that the defendant WAS driving at some point, just not at the precise moment when the officer came up to them.

That doesn’t matter.

The Commonwealth absolutely has to establish that you were driving. But the officer could have observed you driving at some point earlier in the day or right before he approached you. The officer doesn’t have to pull you over while you’re driving.

It’s a subtle difference, but one that matters a lot. If you didn’t actually drive a vehicle, we have a strong defense. But if you did drive, it’s simply up to the Commonwealth to prove that.

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Andrew Flusche

My name is Andrew Flusche. I am a traffic and misdemeanor defense lawyer in Virginia. I limit my practice to traffic tickets and misdemeanor defense, so I know the ins and outs of these offenses. I literally wrote the book on reckless driving in Virginia which you can get on Amazon here or download for free here. I opened my practice in 2008 after earning my Juris Doctor degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. Since then, I have earned over 600 5-star reviews from happy clients on Google, Yelp, and Facebook. If you’ve been charged with a misdemeanor offense in Virginia, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Your initial consultation is always free, and you'll talk directly with me about the details of your case.

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