But his attorney successfully argued that the indictment against him was defective because a word was left out of it. Mahone cannot be tried for the same case because it would be double jeopardy. The Virginia State Bar has publicly reprimanded Christiansburg Attorney Terry Teel. The disciplinary committee cited incidents where Teel missed deadlines in the course of handling estates and failed to post a bond before acting as a court- appointed guardian. Alcohol is causing a big stir with voters in Chatham.
Residents decide next week if restaurants within the town can serve mixed drinks.
If the referendum passes, these establishments will be allowed to serve mixed alcoholic drinks as well. Chatham lawyer Victor Millner believes the change might be good for the economy. Maury Moses is against the referendum and says public safety is more important than economic gain. His son Hal was killed by a drunk driver almost 30-years ago. This is the first time a mixed drink referendum has ever been on the ballot in Chatham.