Monthly Archives: March 2017
Virginia Law to Fine Slow Drivers?
We all know about speeding violations, careless driving, and reckless driving behaviors in Virginia. These actions are unlawful because they are unsafe and put everyone’s lives at risk. But is it dangerous to drive too slow? Slow drivers are normally seen as being cautious and prudent. However, a new Virginia bill that could potentially… Read More »
“The Most Dangerous Phishing Scam” Is Causing Organizations to Lose Billions
By Kyle Winey, Esq. and Robert Showers, Esq. “This is one of the most dangerous email phishing scams we’ve seen in a long time,” says IRS Commissioner John Koskinen, referring to the latest surge of W-2 phishing attacks. Unfortunately, according to the IRS, it is impacting churches, nonprofits and for-profits alike as well as… Read More »
Virginia Hate Crimes Criminal Defense
Hate crimes have seen a large spike over the last year during the presidential campaign, with an even larger spike after the election, according to the Independent. A hate crime is defined in Virginia § 52-8.5 as committing a crime against a person because of a protected trait. A hate crime is committed when… Read More »
Interstate Theft
When a crime, such as trafficking, extends beyond state lines, it immediately becomes a federal crime pursued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or another federal law enforcement agency. For example, if you stole a bike worth $5,000 in Virginia and were caught, the crime would constitute felony larceny, punishable by anywhere from… Read More »
Incorporation of Churches: A New Day
While it is estimated that over 90% of all churches are now incorporated with all states now permitting it, most governing documents are not well drafted, woefully out of date or not followed. Thus, they do not adequately protect the church or its leadership or contain the 21st century risk management provisions that are… Read More »
Opioid Prescription Painkiller Drug Charges
There is a growing epidemic of opioid-derived prescription pain medication. These medications, such as hydrocodone, codeine, methadone, meperidine, hydromorphone, and fentanyl, are some of the most addictive and dangerous substances known. In recent years, tens of thousands of Americans become addicted after a serious injury and accidentally die from overdoses. The epidemic is largely… Read More »
Decriminalization of Marijuana in Virginia
The decriminalization of marijuana will have to wait, as two recent bills posed to a Senate committee were not approved. The bills, which would end criminal misdemeanor charges for very small amounts of marijuana possession and impose a small civil penalty instead, were turned down, according to the Richmond Times Dispatch. The reasoning behind… Read More »
