Monthly Archives: December 2019
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 »
Halloween Performer Charged with Possession of Marijuana in Purcellville
A performer from Maryland was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana at a Halloween block party in Purcellville, Virginia, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. In addition to the drug crime charges, this Halloween performer also faces a driving charge. This incident occurred on October 26th at approximately 6 p.m. Near… Read More »
Loudoun County Hit and Run Leads to Criminal Charges Against Ashburn Woman
A hit-and-run incident in Loudoun County has an Ashburn woman facing criminal charges for multiple traffic violations, according to an article by the Loudoun-Times Mirror. This car accident occurred on Thursday, November 7th just before 1 a.m. That is when deputies from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a hit and… Read More »
How Does Virginia Law Address Underage Drunk Drivers?
The Commonwealth of Virginia imposes strict laws against and severe punishment for drunk driving for both adults and minors under the age of 21. Though underage drivers face a different standard for driving under the influence or while impaired (DUI/DWI). Furthermore, the penalties for underage DUI also differ from the punishment that adults face… Read More »
Examining Virginia Laws Against Reckless, Improper & Aggressive Driving
Every year across the Commonwealth of Virginia, reckless driving and other types of dangerous driving behavior cause many automotive accidents. In certain cases, the accident has minor consequences, merely resulting in property damage. In the worst cases, reckless, improper, and aggressive driving can result in injury to or the death of other people. To… Read More »
How Does Virginia Penalize Drug Dealing on Public Property?
In the interest of public health and safety, the Commonwealth of Virginia treats all drug crimes with the utmost seriousness. In addition to the standard laws against drug possession or distribution, Virginia also features distinct regulations for certain drug crimes committed on or around public property. What are the Virginia Laws Against Drug Dealing… Read More »
Virginia Man Arrested for Hit and Run, Eluding Police & DUI
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man from Sterling, Virginia, for causing an accident while drunk driving and attempting to flee the scene, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. This incident occurred in Sterling on November 20th just before midnight. At that time, sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported car accident… Read More »