Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Does Virginia Offer Lesser Sentences For First-Time Drug Crime Offenders?
In the Commonwealth of Virginia, first-time offenders charged with certain drug crimes may qualify for a lenient sentence. In this situation, the Virginia courts may place the offender on probation, instead of finding the offender guilty. This pathway enables first-time offenders to avoid the consequences of a conviction and criminal record. The offender must… Read More »
What Is The Virginia Approach To Ignition Interlock Systems For DUI Offenses?
When a person commits driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs in Virginia, there are significant criminal consequences. For both misdemeanor and felony versions of DUI, an offender can face criminal fines, a jail sentence, and driver’s license suspension. During the license suspension period, though, certain DUI offenders may obtain restricted driving… Read More »
Virginia Man Charged With Weapon Offenses After Shooting In Sterling
Law enforcement arrested a nineteen-year-old Virginia man for several weapon offenses after an alleged shooting, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. The incident in question occurred on Saturday, February 20 at approximately 5 p.m., when deputies from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunfire near Commerce Street and East… Read More »
How Does Speeding In Virginia Become Reckless Driving?
Many traffic violations in Virginia are basic civil offenses that normally result in a fine, including minor offenses like speeding tickets. That is not the case with reckless driving. This dangerous traffic violation can result in criminal fines and confinement. In certain speeding cases, there is a very fine line between reckless driving and… Read More »
Virginia Man Charged For Multiple Drug Crimes & Weapon Offenses
Local and state law enforcement collaborated to arrest a Virginia man for multiple drug crimes and weapon offenses, according to an article by NBC12. Law enforcement officers arrested this Virginia man after executing a search warrant in Prince George County. After completing their search of the premises and the Virginia man in question, law… Read More »
What Is The Virginia Crime Of Involuntary Manslaughter?
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is already a serious criminal offense in Virginia. In certain cases, the consequences for DUI can become even more severe, particularly in cases of involuntary manslaughter, which represents the intersection of DUI and manslaughter statutes in Virginia. How Does Virginia Define & Punish DUI? Code… Read More »
How Does Virginia Define & Punish Marijuana Drug Crimes?
In the Commonwealth of Virginia, there are laws against a variety of drug crimes. There are essentially two types of marijuana drug crimes in Virginia: possession and distribution. Marijuana possession is a lower-level offense, typically punishable by a simple fine. On the other, marijuana distribution can lead to more serious charges and the definite… Read More »
Virginia Man Charged With Multiple DUIs & Traffic Crimes In Less Than 12 Hours
Within a period of less than 12 hours, a man from Fredericksburg, Virginia allegedly committed two DUIs and various other traffic violations, according to an article by the ABC-affiliate WJLA. Apparently, law enforcement first arrested this man for a DUI accident at approximately midnight on Monday, February 22. Around 7 a.m. the next morning,… Read More »
Investigating 5 Common Types Of Reckless Driving In Virginia
Reckless driving is a criminal traffic offense in Virginia that revolves around dangerous behavior on the roads. The overarching statute states that a person commits reckless driving if they operate a vehicle in a way that creates a risk of property damage, physical injury, or death. When a person commits reckless driving in Virginia,… Read More »
Virginia Man Faces Charges For Trespass, Assault, Larceny & Other Crimes
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Virginia man for grand larceny, assault and battery, and various other crimes, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. On February 11, sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a stolen vehicle near the 42900 block of Fadeley Lane in Sterling. Law enforcement tracked the suspect to… Read More »
