Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substances Under Virginia Law
The Commonwealth of Virginia has laws against various drug crimes in the interest of public health and safety. One of the most common crimes in this domain involves unlawful possession of illegal drugs, which are referred to legally as controlled substances. Depending on the type of substance in question, unlawful possession charges can result… Read More »
Fatal Crash Leads to DUI & Involuntary Manslaughter Charges for Ashburn Man
An Ashburn man faces criminal charges for driving under the influence (DUI) and involuntary manslaughter after causing a fatal crash, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. The authorities issued formal charges this December after completing an investigation into the November 16th accident. At approximately 2 a.m. on that date, the Ashburn man… Read More »
Parking Lot Tax Repealed
By H. Robert Showers, Esq. A very controversial provision called the “Parking Lot Tax” which was included with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) was officially repealed December 20, 2019, after President Trump signed into law two spending packages—worth a combined $1.4 trillion—that Congress adopted earlier. The original provision was an… Read More »
Leesburg Man Arrested for Allegedly Groping a Teenager
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Leesburg man for allegedly committing sexual assault against a minor, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. This man also faces kidnapping charges related to this incident. According to the authorities, this 54-year-old Leesburg man was a coach at a local sports training facility in Ashburn…. Read More »
Examining Virginia Traffic Data for Reckless Driving & Speeding
Across Virginia in 2018, approximately 500,000 people received speeding tickets and 120,000 people faced reckless driving charges, according to an article by CBS affiliate WTVR. Parsing out last year’s case data from the Virginia General District Courts, approximately 98 percent of speeding tickets were for driving at least 10 miles per hour above the… Read More »
Virginia Laws Regulating the Sale & Distribution of Dextromethorphan
The Commonwealth of Virginia has laws against many drug crimes, regulating the sale, distribution, and possession of various substances. One of those substances is dextromethorphan, which is an active ingredient in numerous cough medicines. Dextromethorphan usually functions as a cough suppressant, delivering sedative, dissociative, and stimulant effects. High doses of dextromethorphan can cause harmful… Read More »
Virginia Hit and Run Results in Charges for DWI & Assaulting a Police Officer
A Sterling woman faces Virginia charges for assault and battery, driving while intoxicated (DWI), and other crimes after a hit and run incident, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of this car accident on October 23rd at approximately 4 p.m. After sheriff’s deputies arrived… Read More »
Tips for your Organization’s Next Construction Project
By J. Caleb Jones, Esq. and Robert Showers, Esq. The building your church or non-profit organization occupies is essential for your organization to fulfill its purpose. In any thriving organization, the construction, renovation, or repair of your facility should be expected. Unfortunately, even when thriving organizations adequately plan to meet their ministry’s facility needs,… Read More »
Wrongful Death Trial Begins in Virginia After Fatal Police Shooting
A Virginia wrongful death trial began this October concerning the fatal police shooting of a teenager in the Town of Purcellville, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. This fatal police shooting dates back to May 24, 2014. That is when a Purcellville police officer responded to reports of a teenager armed with… Read More »
Truck Driver Faces Virginia Reckless Driving Charges After Deadly Accident
A Virginia truck driver faces criminal charges for reckless driving after causing a fatal accident in Surry County, according to an article by CBS affiliate WTKR. This truck accident occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29th. At that time, the truck driver was heading east on Colonial Trail (Route 10), just west… Read More »