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Monthly Archives: July 2018

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How Does Virginia Address Drug Crimes at School?

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Anyone who has been charged with drug crimes that occur at or near a school should reach out to an attorney immediately in order to ensure they are able to mount a solid defense in their case. That being said, before diving into the specifics of drug crimes at school, it may be helpful… Read More »

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How to Choose Your Business Entity and Why It Matters

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By Kyle D. Winey, Esq. and Robert Showers, Esq. (SS Quarterly 2018 3rd Quarter) You are looking to launch a business, but where do you start? There are so many options. You hear that many people use LLCs. Others suggest subchapter S corporations. But are those the best choices for you? Does it even… Read More »

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Virginia Man Drives Recklessly and Swims in Canal to Elude Police

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A Virginia man faces charges for reckless driving and other criminal offenses after driving, running, and swimming to evade law enforcement, reported WTKR on June 29th. The incident in question occurred on Interstate 264 at Lynnhaven Parkway. The Virginia man was driving westbound when a Virginia State Police trooper tried to initiate a traffic… Read More »

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Virginia Man Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter After Killing Pedestrian

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A man from Waynesboro, Virginia, faces criminal charges for involuntary manslaughter after killing a pedestrian, reported The News Leader. The accident in question occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. on July 3, 2018. At that time, the man was driving in Verona near the intersection of Laurel Hill and Dunsmore roads. That is when the… Read More »

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4 New Virginia Criminal Laws Taking Effect on July 1

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The Virginia General Assembly approved many new laws that will take effect on July 1, 2018, included four changes to criminal law. To gain a full appreciation of these new changes, the following sections will explore each new law in detail. Grand Larceny Officially referred to as House Bill 1550 (HB 1550), this initiative… Read More »

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Federal Court Reviews Interdiction of Habitual Drunkards in Virginia

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The Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing a challenge to a criminal law in Virginia that targets habitual drunkards, reported the Richmond Times-Dispatch. On a larger level, this law allows the Virginia courts to label a person as a habitual drunkard. Then the court can issue a ruling — referred to legally… Read More »

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Virginia Man Charged with Reckless Driving After Fatal Accident

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A Virginia man faces criminal charges for reckless driving and failure to maintain control after causing a fatal crash in Hanover County, reported WTVR. The car accident in question occurred on Interstate 295 near the Meadowbridge Road exit in Mechanicsville. At approximately 12:40 a.m. on Monday, May 14, 2018, the Virginia man was driving… Read More »

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Gang Members Sentenced for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

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Five gang members received prison sentences for trafficking illegal drugs into state prisons in Virginia, reported WRIC. This drug trafficking scheme involved the distribution and possession with intent to distribute several illegal drugs, including cocaine, crack cocaine, marijuana, and heroin. The gang members leveraged the assistance of Virginia Department of Corrections officers and staff… Read More »

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Former TV Actress Causes Fatal Crash in Virginia Beach

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A former TV actress pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter after causing a fatal DUI crash in Virginia Beach, reported WTKR. The car crash in question occurred last November on Interstate 264. That is when the actress began driving in the wrong direction, traveling westbound in the eastbound lane. The actress eventually crashed into another… Read More »

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