I wish. It would make much more sense to order people to do 24 hours of community service for every day of jail they might otherwise get. It would contribute to society and serve as a punishment. But it’s not normally an option for cases like DWI. The law has certain requirements for jail, and […]
What difference indeed…
Malfeasance. Betrayal. Wickedness. Deceit. Need I say more?
“A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.” –Edward R. Murrow
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]
I was recently asked the above question from a California DUI lawyer. His client had the option to accept a California “wet reckless” plea (under California Vehicle Code 23103), and he was trying to figure out how the client’s Virginia license might be affected. Here’s my response: First of all, Virginia is VERY diligent about […]
Sunday, after Mass, after a trip to the grocery store, after a quick pizza lunch, after doing my dry fire practice, I decided I wasn’t doing anything else, except relax with a few good beers. I went to the fridge and dug around to see what suited my fa…
Thomas Gibson plead “no contest” on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 to charges related to a driving under the influence incident. Thomas, who plays Aaron Hotchner on CBS’s Criminal Minds, allegedly drove his car through an area marked off for a nighttime half marathon in Los Angeles on January 6, 2013. When officers told him that […]
A post over on Gabriel Possenti Shooters addresses the dual issues of the right to defend oneself and the importance of protecting our individual freedoms, from both the religious and secular viewpoints.
Self-defense and the Second Amendment; there ha…
The Department of Homeland Security let us know that if we encounter an active shooter, we can protect ourselves with scissors. Since then, I’ve been trying to find the right tool to add to my EDC (Every Day Carry) gear.
It’s confusing, there are s…
After a false start last week, Park Lane Tavern put on the rescheduled Steal the Glass* night earlier this week, featuring Blue & Gray Temporary Insanity Stout. Despite having had dinner out three of the previous four nights, we couldn’t resist tak…
I regularly have clients and colleagues asking how tickets work between Virginia and other states. Recently, a colleague posted on a national attorney listserv asking how a New York “right on red” ticket would translate to a Virginia driver’s record. Virginia DMV’s rule is that IF they get record of an out-of-state conviction for a […]
February 1 is the Feast Day of St. Brigid of Ireland. Our family has long had an affection for this great Saint. During our recent trip to Ireland I came to realize just how popular she is in that country, second only to St. Patrick it seems.
This rev…
