Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How To Hire A Leesburg DUI Lawyer
Mostly because Washington, D.C. is in the area, Northern Virginia has one of the highest number of lawyers per capita in the country. Almost all lawyers received some criminal law training in law school. So, almost all of these lawyers claim they can handle a DUI defense. In many cases, that’s true, at least… Read More »
Speeding And Reckless Driving In Virginia
Generally, speeding is an independent, and not terribly serious, traffic violation in Virginia. But in many cases, officers can charge speeders with reckless driving. That’s a far more serious offense which carries much more severe direct consequences, like more points on a drivers’ license, and indirect consequences, like higher insurance rates. In some cases,… Read More »
Henrico County Man Caught In Police Dragnet
A 42-year-old man, who had a prior felony on his record, will spend the next 110 months in a federal prison after he was convicted of serious drug crimes. According to court documents, the man rented an extended stay hotel room in Henrico County where he stored and prepared drugs for distribution. When police… Read More »
Virginia Drunk Driver Hits Teenage Pedestrian
A Virginia woman allegedly drove under the influence (DUI) and crashed into a teenage pedestrian, according to an article by WRIC. This incident occurred on Saturday, December 3 at approximately 6 a.m. That is when the Virginia woman allegedly hit a pedestrian with a passenger vehicle. First responders transported the teenage pedestrian to a… Read More »
Virginia Laws Against Distribution Of Imitation Controlled Substances
Virginia law features sweeping prohibitions against various drug crimes, also known as controlled substances. One of the most incredibly serious drug crimes in Virginia involves the distribution of Schedule I/II substances like heroin or cocaine. But Virginia laws against drug crimes do not stop there. Virginia also prohibits the distribution of substances that mimic,… Read More »
Sifting Through 5 Variations Of Reckless Driving In Virginia
Reckless driving is a criminal offense in Virginia that can result in Class 1 misdemeanor or Class 6 felony charges. The punishment upon conviction can lead to a jail or prison sentence and substantial criminal fines. As a refresher, the conventional law against reckless driving appears under Code of Virginia Section 46.2-852. This section… Read More »
How Does Virginia Define & Punish Larceny Crimes?
Larceny is a type of theft crime in Virginia that comes in many forms. Depending on the value of property in question — and the circumstances of the offense — larceny can lead to misdemeanor or felony charges and corresponding punishment. In order to comprehend the subtleties of larceny in Virginia, it is vital… Read More »
DUI Maiming Vs. Involuntary Manslaughter Crimes In Virginia
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other substances is a serious criminal offense in Virginia. At a minimum, DUI crimes can lead to misdemeanor or felony charges under Code of Virginia Section 18.2-270. But in more extreme cases — such as those involving serious physical harm or death — an offender can… Read More »
Virginia Police Arrest 2 For Drug Crimes At Car Wash
Virginia police arrested two people for drug crimes and weapon offenses at a car wash, according to an article by WYMT. One person involved is a 54-year-old man from North Carolina. The other person involved is a 54-year-old woman from Ohio. When local police arrested these individuals, they also seized: Four ounces of methamphetamine… Read More »
Virginia Reckless Driver Strikes & Flips School Bus
A 30-year-old Virginia man faces reckless driving charges after allegedly crashing into a school bus and causing it to flip over, according to an article by WTOP. This incident occurred in the afternoon of December 16. At that point, the school bus left an elementary school to take 12 students home. Then the Virginia… Read More »
