Monthly Archives: July 2024
Family Member Fumes Over Mental Health Laws
A judge ruled a man accused of a fatal stabbing was unrestorably incompetent and therefore unable to stand trial. The alleged victim’s son called that ruling “overwhelmingly wrong.” At the time, the alleged victim was living at an assisted living facility that cared for people with mental health conditions. Immediately after his arrest, the… Read More »
What Is Considered Reckless Driving in Virginia?
Basically, reckless driving is operating a motor vehicle with conscious disregard for the safety of other motorists. The law lists several examples, including losing control of a vehicle or driving a vehicle with a serious mechanical defect, like faulty brakes. Reckless driving is not a fix-it ticket that courts dismiss upon proof of compliance…. Read More »
What Do You Need for a Gun License in Virginia?
Until 2020, Virginia had some of the most liberal gun possession laws in the United States. That year, lawmakers passed a bundle of laws that greatly restricted gun-carrying abilities. These laws included some objective roadblocks, like a background check, and some subjective ones, such as a red flag law (of sorts). Furthermore, pretty much… Read More »
Domestic Violence in Criminal and Civil Court
Most Americans have a very complex view of domestic violence, mostly depending on their gender and ethnicity. The method of communication is important as well. Civil and criminal domestic violence laws, however, apply equally to everyone. Police officers usually aren’t too concerned about disputes they see as civil matters. Domestic violence is an exception…. Read More »
Community Center Worker Faces Sex Crime Charges
Fairfax County officials arrested a 23-year-old woman who allegedly had an “illicit relationship” with a teenager who attended the center. The investigation began in early April 2024 after other center employees said they noticed an inappropriate relationship between the man and the teenager. Police arrested the man on April 20 on four counts of… Read More »
