Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Criminal Justice Reform in Virginia’s Near Future?
Hope may be on the way for Virginia citizens who have been charged with a non-traffic related crime and subsequently had their license revoked because of it, as reported by NBC29.com. Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe is proposing this and other criminal justice reforms during the 2017 General Assembly. There are currently 200,000 Virginians who… Read More »
The Death Penalty in Virginia
A Virginia man awaiting his day of execution recently asked a federal court to thwart state plans of execution by lethal injection, claiming that that form of death was less humane than even a firing squad. The inmate’s lawyers claim that the lethal mix of rocuronium bromide, the sedative midazolam, and potassium chloride carry… Read More »
Virginia Man Arrested for Internet Stalking
A Virginia man was recently arrested by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents and local police at a regional Texas airport for an outstanding cyber stalking warrant, according to San Angelo Live. The man is being charged with stalking his ex-girlfriend via technology (the internet), and his bail was set at $100,000. The judge… Read More »
Former Virginia County Republican Committee Chairman Charged With Child Pornography
Recently, Charles K. Young, a former James City County Republican Committee chairman, was arrested on child pornography charges. The prosecution alleges that Young received seven photos and three videos that depict sexually explicit conduct of boys under the age of 18. Child pornography is a serious crime in the United States and is one… Read More »
Can I Appeal My Virginia Reckless Driving Charge?
In Virginia, reckless driving is a criminal charge that can remain on your record and possibly interfere with your ability to get a job in the future. Furthermore, a reckless driving charge can come with a fine of up to $2,500, up to a year in jail, a license suspension for up to six… Read More »
Rights of Minors Under Virginia Law
Just because someone is under 18 does not mean that they do not have any rights. In many cases a juvenile and an adult will have the same rights, but not always. In Virginia, juveniles – meaning people under the age of 18 – are often diverted to juvenile court which operates differently than… Read More »
Marijuana Arrests Down in Virginia
Marijuana arrests have been decreasing in Virginia over the last couple of years and commentators speculate it may be because the police are loosening up the enforcement of those laws. This news also comes just a few months after the Virginia Senate Majority Leader said that he was open to loosening marijuana laws and… Read More »
Basics of Virginia Domestic Violence Law
Domestic violence is a serious crime in Virginia that can come with severe penalties. If you are charged with domestic violence, it is crucial that you contact a skilled domestic violence attorney as soon as possible to defend you against the charges. Virginia Domestic Violence Laws Domestic violence in Virginia is generally charged under… Read More »
DOJ Says Virginia License Suspension Law Unconstitutional
The suspension of someone’s driver’s license is a penalty for many different crimes and misconducts under Virginia law. However, the law may have to change soon for some people facing license suspension. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently commented on a Virginia law that automatically suspends the driver’s licenses of people… Read More »
Incorporation of Churches: A New Day
While it is estimated that over 90% of all churches are now incorporated with all states now permitting it, most governing documents are not well drafted, woefully out of date or not followed. Thus, they do not adequately protect the church or its leadership or contain the 21st century risk management provisions that are… Read More »
