The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported there were more than 100,000 drug overdose deaths in 2022. One of the best ways to save a life when someone takes too much of a drug is to call for immediate medical assistance. The problem is that many people...
Public safety and preventing potential harm are paramount concerns in any community. One question that often arises is whether throwing objects from roofs in Virginia is illegal. Looking at the relevant state laws will help determine the answer. Virginia Code Section...
After repeated cases where citizens have accused police officers of violating civil rights and using excessive force, the Commonwealth of Virginia decided to establish further protections for its residents. In March 2021, a law went into effect that bans no-knock...
If law enforcement officers charge you with simple drug possession, then you can expect relatively moderate penalties from a conviction. If you stand accused of possession with the intent to distribute, however, you will likely face much harsher consequences. Where...
Young adults expect to have fun in college and look forward to making new connections through social and extracurricular organizations. Various fraternal groups include games and challenges for initiation, and this has been a practice for centuries. However, students...
Specific state and federal laws govern law enforcement's ability to search and seize property. If police seized your property without your consent, you should understand what constitutes lawful search and seizure and what does not. What is a seizure? Seizure is the...
Before 2021, police officers needed a criminal conviction, failed drug test or evidence of neglecting certain standards of training to have their certifications revoked in Virginia. As a result, relatively few officers experienced this disciplinary action. However, in...
There are many thoughts and emotions that will course through your mind when a police officer places you under arrest, and even more so when they bring you in for questioning. You might even say something incriminating in your panic or lash out in frustration. When it...
WVEC reports U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized 16.5 pounds of cocaine from a ship docked at the Port of Norfolk. The CBP estimated the value of the contraband at $225,000. The drug trade continues to be a reality of life on Virginia soil. What may be the...
Virginia no longer allows law enforcement officials to use no-knock warrants. This new measure occurred in conjunction with several other police reform measures, and it went into effect as of March 1, 2021. According to ABC 8 News, Virginia is now the third state in...
