Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Bank Robbery
A Hampton, Virginia, Wells Fargo was recently robbed on a Saturday morning. The suspect, who is still at large, entered the bank, implied that he was armed with a firearm, and was given an undisclosed amount of demanded money, as reported by ABC 13 News Now. Bank robbery has always been a serious crime,… Read More »
Malicious Wounding
In November of 2016, a 35-year-old McLean, Virginia man was arrested for attacking and biting the face of a 31-year-old man, as reported by the Washington Post. The defendant faces charges of malicious wounding after confronting and attacking the other man in a parking lot. The victim’s face was significantly wounded, according to police…. Read More »
Defense of Virginia State, and Federal, Racketeering Charges
In Baltimore, Maryland, seven police officers were recently charged with federal racketeering, fraud, and extortion, according to Vice News. The crimes that some of the seven Baltimore police officers are being accused of include stealing from suspected trap houses, robbing citizens of drugs and money at traffic stops, reporting overtime pay while at a… Read More »
Arson
A Harrisonburg, Virginia fire was caused by arson, according to the Harrisonburg Fire Department and reported by NBC29 News. The fire at LSC Communications was allegedly set by an employee at the time, who is being charged with arson of an occupied building (a Class 3 felony). The fire damage is estimated at $50,000…. Read More »
The 3 Most Common Legal Mistakes Costing Companies Millions
By Kyle D. Winey, Esq. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says there are two types of decisions every entrepreneur and business owner must make: Type I decisions: a decision that is not easily reversible, so it requires careful planning and execution. Type II decisions: a decision that is like walking through a door: if you… Read More »
PRESS RELEASE – “DON’T TIP BLACK PEOPLE” AT ANITAS ASHBURN IS A FAKE RECEIPT
FEBRUARY 24, 2017 Our firm represents a customer who visited the Anita’s Mexican Restaurant in Ashburn on January 7, 2017. Our client and his girlfriend were served by Kelly Carter, an employee at Anita’s, and paid for their meal and left at 11:09am EST. Although Ms. Carter provided what our client believed to be… Read More »
The Legal Powers of Private Security Guards in Virginia
In Virginia, security guards are given more power than in many other states. In the wake of a recent fatal shooting by an armed security guard, in which the officer killed an unarmed 60-year-old man who was simply playing Pokemon Go, it is more important than ever to understand the powers and limitations of… Read More »
Probation Violations
Were you given a probation sentence as opposed to serving your sentence, or the remainder of your sentence, in prison or jail? If so, there are certain steps you must closely follow in order to maintain your freedom and avoid probation violation. Contact an attorney today for more information and for legal representation if… Read More »
Estate Planning: Why Do I Need a Will?
By Elyse M. Smith, Esq. Everyone needs an estate plan. Certainly, not everyone needs the complicated tax sheltering vehicles some have, but everyone needs these basic estate planning documents: (1) a will; (2) a power of attorney; and (3) an advance medical directive (“living will”). Too often, people dismiss estate planning as something only… Read More »
False Confessions
In crime or detective type TV dramas, the prosecution always seeks a confession of guilt, and usually gets one from the alleged criminal by the end of each 45 minute episode. A confession is seen as a neat and tidy way of having concrete evidence that the defendant was truly guilty of the crime…. Read More »
