Monthly Archives: September 2025
Why Would a DUI Bond Be So High?
Bond is usually high in subsequent DUIs, because of the Eighth Amendment. This provision requires reasonable bail in criminal cases. If the defendant has a criminal record and is charged with subsequent DUI, which is usually a felony, the “reasonable” amount is higher, due to the defendant’s criminal record and the severity of the… Read More »
Major Drug Bust in Culpeper County
A July 2025 arrest netted a large stash of suspected fentanyl, cocaine and drug paraphernalia, according to police investigators. According to police, detectives with the Blue Ridge Narcotic and Gang Task Force had been investigating a possible drug trafficking operation for several weeks. On July 4, they received a tip that a car suspected… Read More »
What You Need to Know About Protective Orders in Virginia
The first thing you need to know about a protective order in Virginia is that this document is not just a meaningless formality which defendants are free to ignore. Protective orders give schools, churches, daycare centers, and other third parties official notice of a situation. Furthermore, protective orders are usually easier to enforce than… Read More »
Authorities Investigate Possible Hate Crime in Fredericksburg
Authorities say they may add hate crime enhancements to misdemeanor charges stemming from a July 20, 2025 incident. Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office Maj. Delbert Myrick said more charges could be filed against a 59-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman, who were recorded taunting the Black couple from Richmond. A third person recorded during the incident… Read More »
What to Look For in a DUI Lawyer
At first blush, finding the right DUI lawyer seems about as easy as finding a red M&M in a bowlful of red M&Ms. Northern Virginia has one of the highest number of lawyers per capita in the country. Almost all these lawyers could handle a simple criminal case. But there’s nothing “simple” about DUI…. Read More »
Attempted Kidnapping Goes Sideways in Spotsylvania County
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a would-be kidnapper who, according to investigators, hid in a convenience store restroom and threatened a woman. The incident occurred on August 17, 2025. Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office officials said deputies were called to the 4500 block of Plank Road around 6:30 a.m. after reports of a stabbing. When they arrived… Read More »
Church and Nonprofit Cybersecurity: What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You
Robert Showers, Esq. and Micah Schachtner, Esq. In line with nearly all modern industries, nonprofits increasingly employ digital technology and online tools to expand their operational capabilities. But unlike larger corporations with more risk awareness and legal jeopardy, many nonprofits apply few security measures to their data storage and transactions. This common failure to… Read More »
