Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Virginia Reckless Driver Arrested in Florida
Florida police arrested a man from Chesapeake, Virginia on pending charges of reckless driving and several other offenses, according to an article by The Virginian-Pilot. This Virginia man allegedly drove a truck into a group of Oceanfront protestors back in May. This arrest came on the heels of a warrant issued last week by… Read More »
Underage Virginia Male Charged with Reckless Driving & Other Offenses in Ashburn
A 20-year-old male from Virginia faces criminal charges for reckless driving and several other offenses after a traffic stop in Ashburn, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. On Saturday, July 25th at approximately 2 a.m., a deputy from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Department observed a speeding vehicle near Gloucester Parkway and Ashburn… Read More »
Exploring Virginia Laws Against Domestic Violence & Family Abuse
Under Virginia law, domestic violence is a broad term describing various criminal acts perpetrated against a family member or relative. Referred to legally as family abuse in Virginia, domestic violence requires the victim to be a family or household member of the perpetrator. Stated otherwise, domestic violence centers on the legal relationship between the… Read More »
Drunk Driver Arrested in Sterling After Causing Car Crash
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 37-year-old woman for drunk driving after an alleged automotive collision, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a vehicle crash on July 27th at approximately 9 p.m. Near the intersection of West Church Street and North York Road, the deputies… Read More »
How Does Virginia Punish Drug Crimes Involving Minors?
The Commonwealth of Virginia has laws against various drug crimes, such as possession or distribution. In the interest of protecting the health and safety of children, Virginia law has a separate categorization for certain drug crimes involving minors. As explained below, Virginia prohibits any person from advertising drug paraphernalia or distributing drugs to minors…. Read More »
Loudoun County Police Search Ongoing for Reckless Driver in Stolen RV
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate an apparent reckless driving incident, after an unknown perpetrator drove a smoking RV through Sterling, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. Law enforcement received reports of this incident on Sunday, August 2nd at approximately 2 a.m. The reports indicated that a person was driving… Read More »
Virginia Family Law: Divorce vs. Annulment
Virginia family law establishes two major routes for ending a marriage — divorce and annulment. Depending on the circumstances, a married couple might qualify for temporary or permanent divorce. In narrowly defined cases, an annulment to effectively cancel the marriage might be appropriate. Limited Divorce (Bed & Board) Referred to legally as a divorce… Read More »
Virginia Grand Jury Indicts 25 People on 71 Charges for Drug Crimes
A Virginia grand jury in Campbell County recently indicted 25 people on 71 charges for various drug crimes, according to an article by CBS affiliate WDBJ. These indictments followed a long-term police investigation by the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Central Virginia Drug Task Force. Most of the indicted individuals are… Read More »
4 Consequences of a DUI Conviction in Virginia
Drunk driving in Virginia is a leading cause of automobile deaths each year. That is why Virginia law features stringent rules against intoxicated or impaired driving. It does not matter if a person consumes alcohol, drugs, or some combination of substances. If consumption causes a person to drive unsafely, it likely qualifies as a… Read More »
What is the Difference Between Regular, Counterfeit, & Imitation Controlled Substances in Virginia?
Under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, it is a drug crime to possess or distribute illegal drugs, which are officially referred to as controlled substances. Any person who violates these requirements can face misdemeanor or felony charges. If convicted on these charges, there is a real possibility of jail confinement and criminal… Read More »
