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Crash Between Two Virginia Drunk Drivers Ends in Death and Prison
A 29-year-old man from Chesapeake, Virginia, received a four-year prison sentence for DUI and DUI involuntary manslaughter after killing another drunk driver in a fatal crash, according to an article by U.S. News & World Report. The deceased driver – a 22-year-old man from Norfolk, Virginia – was at a complete stop on Interstate… Read More »
Truck Accident in Virginia Leads to Reckless Driving Charges and Several Injuries
A truck driver faces reckless driving charges in Virginia after initiating a seven-vehicle crash in Pulaski County that left four people injured and traffic snarled for hours, according to an article by The Roanoke Times. This truck accident happened on Interstate 81 on December 28th at approximately 3:15 p.m. At that time, the truck… Read More »
Virginia Man Receives Life Sentence for Drug Trafficking
A Virginia man faces life in prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking, a firearm offense, and several other crimes, as reported by WEST. The man is connected to at least four overdoses across the state of Virginia, including two deaths. The man led a drug trafficking organization based primarily in the cities of… Read More »
How Does Virginia Address Premises Liability?
The topic for examination today involves a significant facet of personal injury law – premises liability. The following sections will detail important definitions and considerations for premises liability, including how a property owner’s duties can fluctuate for different types of visitors. What is the Virginia Approach to Premises Liability? Under Virginia law, a property… Read More »
Virginia Laws and Penalties for Underage Drinking and DUI
Today the topic for discussion will be an overview of Virginia laws and penalties concerning underage drinking and DUI. Specifically, these laws relate to people who are under the age of 21, which is below the threshold for legal consumption of alcoholic beverages. In order to gain a full appreciation of this legal topic,… Read More »
Virginia Law Enforcement Arrests Three for Larceny and Robbery
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged two men and a woman for armed robbery, grand larceny and other crimes, as reported by WSET. Authorities continue to search for a third man in connection with these crimes. Law enforcement responded to a 911 call from a residential home. The resident requested urgent help… Read More »
Virginia Man Faces Criminal Charges After Fleeing Car Accident with Baby
A man from Spotsylvania, Virginia, was charged for reckless driving, felony hit and run, as well as a litany of other crimes charges after crashing his car and fleeing with an infant child, according to an article by The Free Lance-Star. This incident occurred on December 24th at approximately 1:30 p.m. near Gordon Road… Read More »
Silent Theft of Virginia Bank Leads to Grand Larceny
Without speaking a word or threatening force, a man committed grand larceny at a bank in Virginia and took off with approximately $4,000, as reported by The Roanoke Times. The man walked into the bank and slid a note to a teller. The note simply asked for $4,000 in cash without any marked bills… Read More »
Virginia Wife Runs Over Husband with Minivan
A Virginia wife faces charges of reckless driving and other crimes, after she ran over her husband with the family minivan in Madison Heights, Virginia, according to an article by WCYB. The incident in question escalated after a disagreement between the husband and wife in a parking lot. The argument ended when the wife… Read More »
TEN SERIOUS PROBLEMS TO AVOID FOR YEAR-END GIFT RECEIPTS
By H. Robert Showers, Esq. (SS Quarterly 2017 – 4th Quarter) Near the end of any calendar year, donors and members will once again be searching for added ways to give while hoping to get the most tax benefits associated with charitable gifts. However, it may be your nonprofit/church’s job to help them achieve… Read More »