Announcing The First Andrew Flusche Scholarship Contest
Visit the main scholarship page for current details about the scholarship program and how to apply. This post is from the scholarship debut in 2014. I represent many people who are charged with DUI and underage possession of alcohol, so I see firsthand the consequences and far-reaching effects of these situations. In its first year […]
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Can I Carry a Handgun in a Box in my Car?
Virginia law prohibits carrying a concealed weapon unless you have a permit to do so. So what about carrying a handgun inside a box of some sort in your vehicle? Is that against the law? A lot of people end up charged with this offense. Let’s say you’re pulled over for speeding, for some reason […]
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What if the Search Warrant Return was Filed Late? Can I Suppress the Evidence That was Seized?
Virginia law requires that for a search warrant the officer must file a return showing whatever was seized with the circuit court within three days after the actual search habits. The question then becomes, what is the remedy if the search warrant return is not filed within those three days? Unfortunately nothing. Virginia law holds […]
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Does Virginia Require Using Headlights in the Rain?
Yes. Virginia law requires that if it’s raining and windshield wipers need to be used, then headlights must also be illuminated. Note that there are a couple important exceptions to this rule. First of all, if it’s just misting and windshield wipers only need to be used intermittently, the statute specifically says you don’t have […]
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Do I Need An Attorney For my Arraignment?
I talk with lots of people who are charged with a more serious offense, such as Virginia DUI or Virginia possession of marijuana, and one questions people have is whether or not they need to have counsel for their arraignment in court. The general answer is no, you do not need to have an attorney […]
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Out of-State Drivers who Have a Reckless Driving Ticket in Virginia, Beware Hiring an Out-of-State Attorney.
The other day in one of my local general district courts, I became aware of a case where a person from another state received a reckless driving misdemeanor ticket here in Virginia. The attorney from the driver’s home state sent a letter to the court saying that they had been retained and were entering a […]
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Is Reckless Driving a Felony?
No. Reckless driving in Virginia is a misdemeanor offense. It is a charge where you’re facing the maximum of one year in jail, up to a $2,500.00 fine and up to six months loss of your driver’s license. The difference between a misdemeanor and a felony is that a misdemeanor’s maximum punishment is up to […]
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The Officer Wrote the Wrong Driver’s License Number, Zip Code and Speed Limit on my Ticket. What Should I do?
If you receive a ticket or Virginia Uniform Summons, you need to double check all the information on the summons. Errors on the ticket could be a defense that we could use in court for your case. This is a good reason for you to give me a call to discuss the specifics of your […]
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Online Traffic School
There are many types of different traffic schools and driver improvement programs in Virginia that may be utilized for your traffic or misdemeanor case. In this article, we’ll talk about online traffic schools and whether or not it’s a good option for you to pursue. What is Online Traffic School? Online traffic schools in Virginia […]
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