Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Why One Must Never Eat the Fruit from the Poisonous Tree: The Legal Doctrine That Might Just Save Your Life
Most of us have heard the Biblical tale of Adam and Eve. The story begins in Genesis, with the first man and woman. Naturally, all was perfect, as God intended. But, according to the Bible, Eve was mislead and deceived by the serpent, who tempted her to eat fruit from the forbidden tree of… Read More »
Setting Reasonable Expectations for Success When Defending Against Criminal Charges
Plenty of perfectly innocent people have been charged, tried and convicted of crimes in America. This underscores just how important it is to hire the very best criminal defense team available. Your freedom is worth it. A national organization devoted to ensuring innocent people are not punished for crimes they did not commit, simply… Read More »
Leesburg Businessman is Accused of Embezzling Company Funds
The Leesburg firm, Simms Showers, LLP, has again taken on a challenging, yet large-scale criminal defense case. This time the case involves the alleged mishandling of corporate funds. Leesburg businessman, Vic DeAnthony, was recently charged with using company funds from his engineering firm to the tune of approximately $3 million. The complaint alleges that… Read More »
Marijuana Still Illegal in Virginia Despite Legalization in Border States
With many states passing marijuana legalization or decriminalization statutes, travelers are becoming necessarily concerned about what will happen when they make trips to other states. Will my prescription be valid on vacation? Will I be arrested if caught with my marijuana while just passing through another state between two states that allow it? What… Read More »
Cars and Alcohol: A Deadly American Cocktail
In recent years, penalties for drunk driving have continued to increase in severity and frequency. Many states continue to move for harsher penalties and more criminalization of DUI. The cost associated with a violation can be as much as $10,000 or more, once you factor in attorney’s fees, court costs, and lost wages from… Read More »
Other States Brace for Change Following Supreme Court Ruling
Capital punishment has a long and controversial history in America. Today, 31 states allow the death penalty, while just 19 do not. Each state, however, varies in how sentences are determined and carried out. Interestingly, the first recognized judicially ordered execution in America took place in 1608 in what is now modern day Virginia…. Read More »
Traumatic Brain Injury: A Serious Invisible Wound
Many people have heard the term “traumatic brain injury” (TBI). But what is it? How does it affect a person? You may be surprised to learn that TBI is one of the most common injuries in a typical automobile accident, yet many attorneys and their clients fail to get adequate medical evidence to support… Read More »
Virginia is Not for Speeders: Out-of-state Drivers Beware
Almost everyone you meet will admit they have received a traffic ticket at some point in their life. No doubt, most people violate minor traffic laws at some point. Some states definitely have harsher punishments than others. Virginia traffic lawyers see a lot of tickets issued to out-of-state drivers, sometimes disproportionate to the total… Read More »
Sweeping Change Coming to Virginia’s Gun Laws
Virginia gun laws are some of the most generous and favorable to gun owners. However, Virginia gun laws can also be confusing. Just recently, Virginia tightened its concealed carry law, which previously allowed gun owners from other states to continue carrying their weapons concealed in the state, so long as they held a valid… Read More »
Virginia Ranks Second in Trucking Accidents: Reasons Explained
With the recent economic recovery, the trucking industry has begun to see large increases in transportation needs. This has led to an increase in truck traffic on America’s roadways. Likewise, trucking accidents continue to increase in frequency and severity. Virginia truck accidents are increasing as well. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration… Read More »