Monthly Archives: August 2024
Online Sex Solicitation Sting Nabs Six People
Officials arrested a half-dozen men between the ages of 23 and 66 who allegedly tried to have sexual relations with who they believed to be an underage girl. According to the Sheriff’s Office, all six individuals chatted online with “girls.” Several committed additional offenses, such as a child pornography offense or attempting to meet… Read More »
What Do Cops Look For in a Field Sobriety Test?
When they administer the DUI eye test and other field sobriety tests, police officers look for clues that indicate intoxication. Usually, these clues are related to test performance or the ability to follow directions. Alcohol affects physical and mental abilities. Intoxicated persons cannot act or think straight. Although the science behind FST clues, and… Read More »
Finding the Right DUI Lawyer in Loudoun County
There’s no shortage of lawyers in Northern Virginia. In fact, the region has the highest number of lawyers per capita in the country. Almost all of them could handle a simple DUI case. However, there’s really no such thing as a simple DUI case. Unlike many other cases, DUIs usually involve legal, factual, and… Read More »
Dealing With Protective Orders in Loudoun County Courts
Once upon a time, fighting a protective order in Loudoun County was essentially a waste of time. Now, as the number of false or inflated complaints continues rising, judges scrutinize these matters more closely at the ex parte stage, and are more willing to hear both sides of the story during appeals. A Leesburg… Read More »
Handling a Speeding Ticket in Leesburg
Speeding ticket fines have increased steadily over the years. That’s just the beginning. When considering court costs, and especially higher auto insurance rates, the true cost of a speeding ticket is about three times the listed fine. Furthermore, speeding dramatically increased during the pandemic. Many local law enforcement agencies are determined to reverse that… Read More »
Evidence in a DUI-Drugs Offense in Loudoun County
Virginia has a very broad DUI-drug law. Section 18.2-266 applies to “any narcotic drug or any other self-administered intoxicant or drug of whatsoever nature” that “impairs his ability to drive or operate any motor vehicle, engine or train safely.” Any drug could mean caffeine or other food additives, or Sudafed or another over-the-counter medicine…. Read More »
Virginia Church and Religious Entities Employment
Legal Updates for Churches Attribution: H. Robert Showers, Esq. Kyle D. Winey, Esq. Date: 7/31/2024 View PDF View recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUBNLcgOL8s
Direct and Indirect DUI Penalties in Virginia
The combined direct and indirect costs of a DUI conviction often exceed $20,000. These aren’t long-term costs. Most of them are due within three years after the conviction. Failure to pay this money could result in even worse direct consequences, like long-term incarceration. The costs are even higher if any aggravating circumstances, like a… Read More »
