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Monthly Archives: March 2023

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Virginia Driver Charged With DUI & Child Abuse/Neglect

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Authorities charged a man from Woodbridge, Virginia with child abuse and neglect, DUI, and other offenses, according to an article by the Daily Voice. This incident occurred on Friday, December 23 at approximately 12:30 a.m. That is when police responded to reports of a vehicle facing the wrong way in a traffic lane. When… Read More »

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2 Men Charged With Cannabis & Cocaine Drug Crimes In Virginia

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Law enforcement arrested two men in Virginia for allegedly possessing cannabis and cocaine with intent to distribute, according to an article by WJHL. Officers from both Virginia and Tennessee coordinated to execute the arrests in the morning of Wednesday, January 25. While making the arrests on Interstate 81 in Virginia, officers seized approximately three… Read More »

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3 Legal Strategies to Decrease Your Liability

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By Kyle Winey, Esq. I. The Need for Liability Limitation We live in a highly litigious culture. Businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations are increasingly exposed to legal liability. For example, businesses increasingly fear the vitriol of litigious patrons—and for good reason. That’s why all businesses, nonprofits, and churches should take significant measures to protect… Read More »

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Employee or Independent Contractor: Making the Best Decision from IRS guidelines

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Since the dawn of withholding and the requirement that employers match Social Security and Medicare taxes and provide benefits for full time employees, there has been a struggle between employers and the IRS over whether a worker should be considered an employee or an independent contractor. In the past, courts and the IRS have… Read More »

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West Virginia’s Complicated Relationship with Church Incorporation

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By H. Robert Showers, Esq. and Justin R. Coleman, Esq. West Virginia’s current Constitution prohibits the State from allowing any church under its authority to incorporate, making it the last state not to allow church incorporation. Article VI, Section 47 of the West Virginia Constitution explicitly states: “No charter of incorporation shall be granted… Read More »

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Reviewing 3 Penalties For DUI Offenses In Virginia

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Under Virginia law, it is a crime to drive under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, drugs, or other substances. Additionally, there are two different versions of DUI under Code of Virginia Section 18.2-270. On the first or second conviction, DUI is typically charged as a Class 1 misdemeanor. Whereas on the third, fourth, or… Read More »

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Virginia Man Sentenced For Federal Drug/Weapon Crime

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A Virginia man received a 12-year prison sentence for committing a federal drug/weapon crime, according to an article by WDBJ. Official reports indicate that the Virginia man attempted to sell drugs illegally to a 16-year-old male. But as the transaction played out, the Virginia man ended up shooting and killing the prospective buyer, claiming… Read More »

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Does Virginia Have Multiple Types Of Reckless Driving Offenses?

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Reckless driving is a criminal offense under Code of Virginia Section 46.2-852. In its most essential form, this crime requires dangerous or reckless driving behavior that can result in damage, injury, or death. In terms of penalties, Code of Virginia Section 46.2-868 establishes misdemeanor and felony versions of reckless driving. The Class 1 misdemeanor… Read More »

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Virginia Man Allegedly Abducts Teenage Victim

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A 20-year-old Virginia man faces felony charges for allegedly kidnapping a teenage male, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office reported that this incident occurred on Tuesday, October 25 at approximately 8 p.m. in the 25000 block of Hartwood Drive in Chantilly. Sheriff’s deputies arrested the Virginia man… Read More »

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