Can You Trust a Laser Gun Speeding Ticket?
Laser speed detectors, known as LIDAR guns, are a cornerstone of modern traffic enforcement. These devices measure vehicle speed, and the police typically use them to catch people who drive over the speed limit. Your relative speed plays a significant role in the penalties you may face for a speeding ticket, leading many individuals who […]
MoreBreathalyzer Tests: How Often Are Breathalyzers Wrong?
Breathalyzer devices are commonly used across Virginia to evaluate a driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Although these tools are considered reliable, they are not infallible. But just how often are breathalyzers wrong? At Flusche & Fitzgerald, we understand how daunting it can be to face DUI charges based on potentially flawed breathalyzer results. Our mission […]
More
Failure to Appear and Capias Warrant in Virginia
If you had a court date for a traffic or misdemeanor case in Virginia and you failed to appear, you may be facing capias warrant in VA. What is a capias warrant? A capias warrant is also known as a bench warrant. If you’re lucky, you’ll just have a show cause for failing to appear, […]
More
What Is Considered Reckless Driving in Virginia: A Comprehensive Guide
What is Virginia’s Reckless Driving Law? Reckless driving in Virginia encompasses a wide variety of offenses and for the first-time ticket-holder for a reckless driving offense, you may be surprised at what exactly is considered reckless driving. The first and most unexpected part of reckless driving, especially for out-of-state drivers, is the reckless-driving-by-speed statute. Virginia […]
More
Rejection Stickers Provide Legal Stops
Are you driving on a rejection sticker? If so, you’re inviting the police to pull you over. Virginia law allows officers to stop any vehicle who they have a “reasonable articulable suspicion” to believe is in violation of a law. I like to refer to this standard as “more than a hunch.” This means that […]
More
Failure To Maintain Control Of Vehicle VA Code 46.2-853
In many Virginia accident cases, the Commonwealth charges at least one driver with reckless driving. The main statute used for this charge is VA Code 46.2-853. That statute – 46.2-853 – is brief: “A person commits reckless driving by operating a vehicle without proper control or with faulty brakes on any highway in the Commonwealth.” […]
More
Penalty for Driving with an Expired License in Virginia
If you got a ticket for driving with an expired license in Virginia, you’re in the right place. I can help with your case. Let’s look at the law, penalties, and defenses you may have. Then when you’re ready for individual help, you can contact me directly to get started. The Law for Expired License […]
MoreEluding Police in Virginia—What Are the Penalties?
Eluding police is a significant criminal offense that courts and prosecutors take seriously. Police chases endanger everyone on the road, including the fleeing suspect, surrounding motorists, and the pursuing officers. However, there are two sides to every story. The right lawyer could help you tell your story, make your voice heard, and possibly exonerate yourself. […]
More
Virginia Hit and Run is a Serious Charge
What Is A Hit And Run In Virginia? Virginia has a very complex set of laws that govern your duties if you’re involved in an accident while in a motor vehicle. Altogether they’re referred to in the slang term of “hit and run”; however, by law, it is called “leaving the scene of an accident.” […]
More
Can A Cop Pull You Over For No Reason?
Navigating the legality of traffic stops, this article delves into whether police can pull you over without cause, highlighting the necessity of reasonable suspicion and lawful grounds for such actions. Key Takeaways In the U.S., police must have reasonable suspicion of law violation for a traffic stop. Examples include speeding, expired registration, or signs of […]
MoreGet Free Answers
Lastest on YouTube
LAWYERS: Cars that Spy on You And Notify the Govt!