Fall 2020 Scholarship Winner
We are pleased to announce the Fall 2020 Andrew Flusche Scholarship winner: Amelia Hedemark. Amelia made a super creative video PSA about how to drive courteously: Here’s a little bit about Amelia: My name in Amelia Hedemark and I’m from Raleigh, North Carolina. I attend Wake Tech Community College and plan to transfer to a […]
MoreDo You Go to Jail for a DUI in Virginia?
Virginia’s DUI law carries a wide range of possible penalties for a DUI conviction. Facing DUI or DWI charges does not mean that you will go to jail. However, you need to know what punishments you face after an arrest for DUI or DWI in Virginia. As a seasoned DUI defense lawyer in Virginia, people […]
MoreHow Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record in Virginia?
If you face DUI charges in Virginia or if you currently have a DUI conviction, you could wonder how long until the DUI is off your record. Having a clean criminal record is essential because organizations use criminal histories when deciding to offer a job, enroll you in school, rent an apartment, or even volunteer […]
MoreCongrats to our Spring 2020 Scholarship Winner!
After reviewing many worthy submissions, we’ve made the decision to award the Spring 2020 Andrew Flusche Scholarship to Mia Paz! Check out Mia’s awesome video on how to drive courteously. Mia is from Miami, Florida. She is currently in her second year at Florida State University where she studies Commercial Entrepreneurship. To enter a future […]
MoreVirginia Civil Possession of Marijuana Lawyer
Virginia law drastically changed on July 1, 2020. Simple possession of marijuana changed from a misdemeanor offense into a civil penalty only. If you are found guilty of possessing marijuana, the maximum penalty is a $25 fine. That’s it. Instead of possible jail and suspension of your driver’s license, you just pay a $25 fine, […]
MoreAre You Facing Jail for Virginia Reckless Driving?
If you have a Virginia reckless driving ticket, you’re probably concerned about the possibility of jail time. Whether or not you’re actually going to jail depends upon the unique facts of your case, as well as the local judge and prosecutor.Here are my thoughts on jail for cases in the Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford area. […]
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How to Beat Driving on Suspended License Ticket in Virginia
Video – click to watch instead of reading. Did you know that it’s possible to beat a driving on suspended offense if the officer did not have a legal reason to pull you over? In order to be convicted of driving on a suspended license in Virginia, the officer must have a legal reason to […]
MoreVirginia DUI: What You Need to Know
The information contained here was written by experienced Virginia DUI attorney Andrew Flusche and was last updated in July of 2019. 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 […]
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Out-of-State Drivers: How to Handle Your Virginia Reckless Driving Ticket
Are you an out of state driver who’s charged with Virginia reckless driving? You’re probably confused about whether or not you have to come to court and wondering what will happen. Why can’t you just pay this stupid ticket? When you are driving in Virginia and get pulled over and cited for reckless driving, you […]
MoreVirginia Misdemeanor and Felony Classifications
If 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 misdemeanor and a felony is what the potential range of punishments are. In general, a misdemeanor only carries jail up to 12 months, and a felony carries possible prison […]
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