The possession of marijuana is unlawful in Virginia unless it is obtained with a valid prescription. As someone with an injury but no medical marijuana card, it's important that you go through the proper channels to obtain the drug. If you don't, you could face drug...
Year: 2017
Virginia: Biking while intoxicated could become illegal
Drunk driving is a serious offense, but is it as serious if you're not behind the wheel of an automobile? In Virginia, the State Senator George Barker thinks so, which is why he's backing SB1223, a bill that could make it a crime to get behind the wheel of any...
Student faces prison for threats against school
When you're young, it's possible to make mistakes that end up affecting your life for the foreseeable future. In many cases, young people who make errors in judgment don't realize how serious their errors are until it's too late to do anything about them. For...
4 arrested in drug bust in Caroline County
When new drugs hit the market, it's not unusual for the police to go undercover to try to locate where it's coming from. Their operations could take months, and during that time, the focus on finding out the names of people who are involved in the drug...
Is marijuana legal in Virginia in any form?
You enjoy smoking marijuana on occasion. It's relaxing, and you don't think it has any negative effects. In fact, on a recent trip to Colorado, you enjoyed the freedom to smoke when you wanted to without the potential for being arrested or charged. That's not the case...
Virginian gun laws: Common sense restrictions for safety
Every state has its own relationship with guns. Some states have loose gun control laws, while others are strict and barely allow sales. Virginia has fairly middle-of-the-line laws that have common-sense restrictions.Virginian law does restrict who can own a gun, and...
Ignition interlock devices protect everyone, including you
Virginia's ignition interlock laws are keeping convicted drunk drivers from breaking the law a second time, which is good news for everyone. Getting convicted a second time costs hundreds to thousands of dollars, can result in incarceration and negatively affects your...
What is considered evading police in Virginia?
When you're being pulled over or stopped by the police, the last thing you want to do is anything that makes it appear that you're running from them. Running from the police, also called evading police, is a crime.It's important to stay calm any time an officer wants...
Should violent offenders get the chance for parole?
When you think of a violent offender, you probably don't want to see him or her back in your neighborhood. The problem with that is that painting all offenders with one brush makes it hard for them to change (or want to change). The prison system already makes it...
What is cyberbullying, and is it a crime?
There have always been bullies, and the invention of the internet has not slowed them down. It has made it much easier for individuals to harass, discriminate, intimidate and cause harm to other people. Bullying is not a new problem. Cyberbullying is. What is the...