Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Surveying Virginia Requirements for Ignition Interlock Systems
When a person commits drunk driving or similar offenses in Virginia, there are a variety of criminal consequences. A conviction can result in jail time, fines, and license suspension. Additionally, a drunk driver may be required to install an ignition interlock system before they are allowed to get back on the road. What is… Read More »
Ashburn Teenager Faces Indecent Exposure Charges
An Ashburn, Virginia, teenager faces juvenile offense charges for several incidents of indecent exposure along the Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. On Tuesday, September 24th, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of indecent exposure on the W&OD Trail. A female victim reported… Read More »
Truck Driver Charged with Reckless Driving After Fatal Crash in Virginia
A Tennessee truck driver faces criminal charges for reckless driving after causing two fatalities in Roanoke County, according to an article by ABC affiliate WSET. This truck accident occurred on Wednesday, October 2nd, on Interstate 81 near mile marker 134. At approximately 6 p.m., the truck driver was operating a tractor-trailer on the northbound… Read More »
Virginia Man Arrested for Drunk Driving & Refusing DUI Test in Leesburg
A man from Herndon faces Virginia criminal charges for driving under the influence (DUI) and refusing a DUI test, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office arrested the Herndon man on Friday, October 4th at approximately 11 p.m. That is when sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a… Read More »
How Does Virginia Law Address Medical Marijuana?
In the interest of public health and safety, the Commonwealth of Virginia has strict laws against and penalties for various drug crimes. Outside of specific medical exceptions, it is unlawful to possess or distribute illegal drugs, including marijuana. More specifically, Code of Virginia Section 18.2-250.1 makes it illegal to possess marijuana or other forms… Read More »
Two People Arrested for Grand Larceny in Loudoun County
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office arrested a West Virginia man and a Maryland woman for grand larceny after a shoplifting incident in Leesburg, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. This shoplifting incident occurred on Wednesday, September 4th at approximately 2:24 a.m. That is when sheriff’s deputies arrived at a store in the… Read More »
Dissecting 6 Common Types of Reckless Driving in Virginia
To ensure safety on roadways across the commonwealth, Virginia enforces rigorous laws against reckless driving and equivalently hazardous behavior. Under Virginia law, reckless driving generally occurs when a driver places other people or property in jeopardy of harm. On top of this general standard, Virginia law also features an assortment of specific laws against… Read More »
New overtime rules under Fair Labor Standards Act take affect 2020 and will impact churches, nonprofit and business
By H. Robert Showers, Esq. On September 24, 2019, the US Department of Labor announced the final version of its rule. The major change is that the “standard salary level” is $684 per week, or $35,568 per year which is nearly 50% increase from the current threshold. The US Department of Labor (DOL) is… Read More »
Virginia Man Receives 5-Year Sentence for Distributing Fatal Drugs
On August 23rd, a Virginia man received a five-year prison sentence in connection with drug distribution that caused a woman’s death, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. This case traces back to June 2015. That is when the Virginia man possessed and distributed 1,4-butanediol, which is an imitation version of Gamma Hydroxybutyric… Read More »
What are the Virginia Laws & Penalties for DUI?
Every year, drunk drivers cause a dizzying number of car accidents across the Commonwealth of Virginia, resulting in property damage, physical injury, and death. This unfortunate reality exists despite strict Virginia laws against driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs. After all, a conviction for DUI in Virginia can result in prison… Read More »