How Much Jail Time Will I Get for Shoplifting in Virginia?
If you’re facing criminal charges in Virginia for shoplifting, jail time can result. Any criminal charge can inflict unexpected negative consequences on many areas of your life. If you’re new to the criminal justice system, being charged can feel overwhelming and confusing. You might want to just plead guilty and get it over with. However, […]
MoreUnderstanding the Virginia Shoplifting Laws and Penalties
Shoplifting laws in Virginia describe the conduct necessary to be charged with shoplifting. Shoplifting can take many forms, from blatantly removing an item from a store without paying for it to switching the price tags on two items in an attempt to pay the lower price. If you think shoplifting charges aren’t serious, think again. […]
MoreWinner of Fall 2021 Andrew Flusche Scholarship
We’re happy to announce the winner of the Fall 2021 Andrew Flusche Scholarship. Asjia Roberson produced this well-done and creative video about how motorists can share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists! Asjia is from Redondo Beach, CA. She will be attending the University of Southern California where she will be an Architecture major. Asjia […]
MoreWhat Is the Severity of Speeding Offenses in Virginia?
At some point in their lives, most people have decided to drive faster than the posted speed limit. However, drivers should know that speeding offenses can carry serious consequences, particularly if you were traveling fast enough for your offense to be considered reckless driving. I am Andrew Flusche, Attorney at Law, a dedicated Virginia traffic […]
MoreVirginia Misdemeanor Classes and Penalties Overview
Virginia divides criminal violations into two broad categories: misdemeanors and felonies. Misdemeanors typically involve less serious offenses, while felony violations concern more serious crimes. In most cases, misdemeanor convictions carry a shorter sentence for the defendant than felony convictions. Additionally, defendants typically serve misdemeanor sentences at a county jail facility instead of a state prison, […]
MoreCan I Get My Misdemeanor Expunged from My Record in Virginia?
Can a misdemeanor be expunged in Virginia? The short answer to this question is “only rarely.” If you mean a misdemeanor conviction, getting a misdemeanor expunged in Virginia is possible only under certain limited circumstances. At this point, with narrow exceptions, you can expunge only certain arrests and charges that did not lead to convictions. […]
MoreWhat Are the Penalties for a Marijuana DUI in Virginia?
On July 1, 2021, marijuana became legal for recreational use in Virginia. So can you get a DUI for weed? Yes. If the police catch you driving while “stoned,” Virginia will charge you with driving while intoxicated. You can characterize that charge as either DUI or DUID (driving under the influence of drugs). The […]
MoreWhat You Need to Know About Speeding in Virginia as an Out-of-State Resident
If you ever drive in Virginia, you need to know something about Virginia traffic laws, especially Virginia speeding tickets. Did you know that you can go to jail over a Virginia speeding ticket? Even if your speeding offense is not serious enough to warrant jail time, you could still place your ability to drive in […]
MoreCan I Get Pulled Over Driving High in Virginia?
In Virginia, driving while high can get you into just as much trouble as driving drunk can. It can be more difficult, however, for Virginia to convict you for driving while high on certain drugs such as marijuana. Keep in mind that Virginia can convict you even if the substance that you are high on […]
MoreWhat Can Cause a False Positive on a Breathalyzer Test?
Many states across the nation have statutes criminalizing the operation of motor vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or other narcotics. In most cases, DUI laws prevent intoxicated drivers from operating motor vehicles and allow law enforcement to arrest individuals who violate the law. However, circumstances can arise when police officers improperly arrest or […]
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