Can I get a court-appointed attorney for a speeding ticket?
No. Court-appointed attorneys are only an option in Virginia for cases where you’re facing the possibility of jail time. For a regular speeding ticket, if you’re not charged with reckless driving, a court-appointed attorney would not be available because you are not facing the possibility of jail. A simple speeding ticket in Virginia is just […]
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Your Reckless Driving Defense Attorney may be Throwing Away Your Case
Required notice from the Virginia State Bar: CASE RESULTS VARY BASED ON THE FACTS OF EACH CASE. PAST CASES DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT FUTURE RESULTS. You’d be amazed at what I see when handling Virginia traffic cases. I’m personally astounded at the lack of diligence exhibited by some attorneys. A few weeks ago in […]
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Can I have ignition interlock installed before I go to court?
The answer depends. Unfortunately, this is one of those legal questions that will depend a lot and is based on the local court and VASAP office where your case is pending. Each county has a different VASAP office that services it. For example, Fredericksburg is serviced by the Rappahannock Area ASAP and that covers the […]
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Why did I get a reckless driving ticket for a single-vehicle accident?
A lot of people get into a single–vehicle accident where their vehicle is the only one affected and they end up walking away with a reckless driving ticket. Why does that happen? Honestly, part of the reason is because of Virginia law. When an officer comes upon an accident and there is any kind of […]
MoreCulpeper Reckless Driving Charge? – You Need Help
Are you charged with Culpeper reckless driving? If so, you’re in the right place. Reckless driving is definitely a serious charge. It’s not just a traffic ticket. It’s a class 1 misdemeanor that could entail license suspension or even jail time. The good news is that you have options. When I’m defending any reckless driving […]
MoreCan you fire your attorney?
Some people hire an attorney and then decide later that they’re not happy with the representation they’re getting. Can you fire your attorney? Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic and DUI attorney. One question I’ve been asked before is whether or not a defendant can fire their attorney before […]
MoreCan the officer stop two people at once?
It might surprise you, but yes, law enforcement officers can pull over two people at once. They still have to have reasonable suspicion to stop both vehicles, but the traffic stop would be valid. Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic and DUI attorney. One issue that comes up sometimes […]
MoreShould I plead guilty or no contest in traffic court?
Unfortunately, I can’t answer that question unless I’m your attorney. The problem is that different judges like different pleas, and it also depends upon whether or not the officer’s evidence is in order. I normally don’t decide how to advise my clients until I’ve evaluated the judge who is on the bench, the officer’s evidence, […]
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Virginia Drivers: Be Wary of how Out of State Traffic Violations Harm Your Virginia Driving Record
Andrew’s note: This is a guest post by New York attorney Adam Rosenblum. With its central location Virginians regularly drive their vehicles into neighboring states, whether it be for leisure or for their daily commute to the office. It is therefore imperative that Virginians understand impact that an out-of-state ticket will have on your Virginia […]
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Speeding Conviction REVERSED Due to Improper Calibration Certificate
Earlier this week the Virginia Court of Appeals reversed a speeding conviction by finding that the trial judge improperly accepted the officer’s tuning fork calibrations into evidence. What was the problem? It’s an issue I’ve talked about before: is the calibration certificate a “true copy”? The officer waving a piece of paper around isn’t enough. […]
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