Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Does Virginia Require Driver’s License Suspension for DUIs?
In the interest of public health and safety, the Commonwealth of Virginia has stringent laws against driving under the influence (DUI). Virginia law does not discriminate between intoxication or impairment from alcohol or drugs. If a driver loses the ability to operate their vehicle safely due to alcohol or drugs, it can qualify as… Read More »
How Does Virginia Criminal Law Address Terrorism?
Even though many years have passed since September 11th, terrorism remains a hot button topic across the United States. Although it is generally prosecuted as a federal crime, acts and weapons of terrorism are also illegal under Virginia state law, punishable as a felony with severe criminal penalties. Defining Acts & Weapons of Terrorism… Read More »
Virginian Man Charged with Reckless Driving & Eluding Police in Leesburg
Law enforcement officers arrested a 23-year-old Virginian man for reckless driving and eluding police after a brief chase in Leesburg, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. The incident occurred in the morning of Friday, June 19th,when Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office deputies allegedly saw the Virginian man blast through several red lights and… Read More »
Explaining Common Nuisances & Fortified Drug Houses in Virginia
Under Virginia law, it is a drug crime to maintain or operate a property for the purposes of conducting illegal drug transactions. Depending on the circumstances, these properties are referred to as common nuisances or fortified drug houses. Any person who maintains or operates these illegal properties can face severe criminal penalties under Virginia… Read More »
Virginia DUI Crash in Sterling Leads to Multiple Criminal Charges
Law enforcement arrested and charged a Virginia man for driving under the influence (DUI) and several other crimes, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office responded to this incident on Friday, April 24th near the 100 block of Williamsburg Road in Sterling. Just before 10 p.m., the Virginia… Read More »
Animal Cruelty Charges Levied After Apparent Puppy Beating in Virginia
Loudoun County authorities charged a 49-year-old man from Sterling, Virginia with animal cruelty after an alleged puppy beating, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. The authorities received a tip concerning this case on May 4th from a concerned bystander. The witness claimed to see the Virginia man lash a puppy with a… Read More »
What are Several Common Types of Reckless Driving in Virginia?
Under Virginia law, reckless driving is an offense that carries the possibility of severe criminal penalties. From a general standpoint, reckless driving occurs whenever a driver puts other people or property in danger of harm. Any person who commits reckless driving in Virginia is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. If convicted, a reckless… Read More »
Virginia Police Arrest 5 People in Connection with Heroin Distribution
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office arrested five individuals for various Virginia drug crimes in connection with distributing heroin, according to an article by NBC affiliate WVIR. These arrests and charges came in the wake of a search warrant, executed by sheriff’s deputies in Stanardsville on May 4th. In the process, the deputies arrested five… Read More »
What are the Virginia Penalties for Minors Who Commit DUI?
Even though the legal drinking age is 21 years old in Virginia, certain underage minors consume alcohol anyway and even drive under the influence (DUI) thereafter. Given that underage minors are prohibited from consuming alcohol, Virginia law features a zero tolerance approach to underage drinking and driving. Underage DUI Laws in Virginia Code of… Read More »
Virginia Man Charged with Felony for Indecent Exposure
A Virginia man faces felony charges for taking indecent liberties after exposing himself to several minors on two occasions, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. The first incident occurred on May 27th at approximately 2 p.m. in Ashburn. Near the 43000 block of Buttermere Terrace, the Virginia man allegedly walked up to… Read More »