Monthly Archives: July 2017
GPS Tracking Bracelets
Virginia is one of many states that make use of GPS tracking devices to keep tabs on felons on parole as well as sexual offenders. These devices are worn on the subject’s ankle and track them 24 hours a day, with accuracy of up to three feet, according to CBS News 6 WTVR. The… Read More »
Man Who Caused Recent Fatal Crash Charged with Serious Offenses
A fatal Virginia Beach auto collision was allegedly caused by a man with a long list of previous driving offenses. Before the crash, he was facing pending charges of driving with expired registration, a failed inspection, and driving with a suspended license. Additionally, he had previously been found guilty of driving with a suspended… Read More »
Non-Profit Cash Reserves the Right Way
By Michael R. Grubbs, Jr., Esq. A 2015 survey of non-profits concluded that over 75% of all non-profits had less than 6 months of operating cash reserves, and almost a quarter had one month or less. According to a 2016 report, the story is about the same in the for-profit small businesses arena…. Read More »
Theft of Credit Card Information
Credit card theft can be divided into two separate categories. The first is when the credit card is physically present during the theft. This might occur if the defendant allegedly steals the card or changes the address on the cardholder’s account so that a separate new card is sent to the defendant’s address. However,… Read More »
Virginia Cigarette Trafficking
Cigarettes are legal in all 50 states. However, the illegal transport of cigarettes out of state could land you in jail or prison for a very long time. Recently, a two-year undercover investigation of more than 150 crime ring suspects led to 43 indictments and 740 charges, according to The Washington Post. Law enforcement… Read More »
MINIMIZE CHILD ABUSE- HOW TO DO EXCELLENT BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CHILD AND FINANCIAL PROTECTION-PART 1
By H. Robert Showers, Esq. Protecting your organization, both from legal liability and from the havoc that one employee or volunteer can create, is a long-term responsibility that requires vigilance and care at every level. This responsibility begins even before you hire an employee or retain a volunteer, as you create questions on your… Read More »
Is Virginia Gun Violence Really Out of Control?
A woman was recently killed and a man was critically injured during a shooting at Virginia Beach, according to The Virginian Pilot. A woman who gave medical assistance to the injured man later told reporters that “It’s unfortunate that these young folks get into these altercations about unnecessary things” because the arguments they get… Read More »
Forensic Science Gone Wrong
Forensic science is any science that is used for legal purposes. While forensic evidence can be used in civil cases, it is most often associated with criminal cases. Both the defendant and the prosecutor can use the unbiased information found through forensic science to support their case. However, forensic science can sometimes be flawed…. Read More »
Animal Abuse
A woman in Stephens City, Virginia was charged with one count of animal cruelty after a video of her kicking three dogs went viral, according to The Northern Virginia Daily. The woman was shown kicking the dogs out of frustration, and only one of the three was her own pet. According to Frederick County… Read More »
The Difference Between a Felony and a Misdemeanor Charge
Misdemeanor and felony are common words heard when crimes are committed, but what exactly is the difference? In the eyes of the law, felonies are always more serious offenses compared to misdemeanors. What is considered a felony or misdemeanor can vary slightly from state to state. Virginia Code 18.2-8 defines a felony as any… Read More »
