Category Archives: Federal Crime
Federal Law Drug-Free School Zones in Virginia
Drug-free school zones are much like sex offender registration laws. The drug-free enhancement is designed to deter trafficking and other such activity near schools. But there’s almost no evidence that the deterrent is effective. Nevertheless, in addition to the state law prohibition, some federal prohibitions could apply as well. These prohibitions are significant because… Read More »
Top Three In-Flight Federal Crimes
Many people believe that in-flight conduct is a bit like the Wild West, and the only applicable laws are a mixture of different agency rules. Back in the day, that was true. But an obscure rule change placed almost all in-flight crimes under the jurisdiction of the FBI, at least on domestic flights. Usually,… Read More »