New Virginia Law, HB 5058, Means Fewer Reasons to Pull You Over; Smell of Marijuana Can’t Justify a Search
The Virginia General Assembly has met over the past few months to consider proposals related to Criminal Justice Reform. There have been several significant results of this Special Session. Among them is HB 5058 which, broadly, makes two big changes that will limit...
Several Northern Virginia Localities Restrict Firearm Possession With New Gun Ordinance
Following a change in State law, several Northern Virginia Localities, namely Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax have each passed a local gun ordinance restricting the possession of firearms in various public places. Each of these local ordinances restricts possession...
General Assembly Limits Reasons to Pull You Over
Update: Governor Northam has submitted recommendations to the General Assembly prior to signing HB5058. These updates correct a drafting error, and would allow officers to pull over a vehicle with improper brake lights, or headlights (at night). The General Assembly...
