A Virginia city has become the first in the country to formally pass an anti-drone resolution this week and the state has become the first to pass a bill putting a two-year moratorium on the use of drones by state and local law enforcement. The Virginia House Bill 2012 passed Monday by a vote of…
The Virginia State Crime Commission endorsed tougher penalties this week for texting while driving after new legislation was submitted for the upcoming legislation session. The proposed legislation is slated to be considered in the 2013 legislative session. The commission put forth the suggestion for tougher penalties after a judge did not convict a driver, who…
When Virginia lawmakers meet for the 2013 legislative session, they will consider measures to increase penalties for illegal cigarette trafficking. During the 2012 legislative session, the General Assembly asked the Virginia State Crime Commission to study the practice and make recommendations before the start of the 2013 session. The panel voted to keep the offense…
A new law took effect last month and will affect all drivers convicted of drunk driving in Virginia. The new state law requires all first-time offenders who have a blood alcohol level of more than .08 to have an ignition interlock device installed in their primary vehicle. Before the law took effect, only drivers with…
A change in Maryland’s law classifying pit bulls as an “inherently dangerous breed” will likely remain untouched until next year after a legislative task force that has been studying the legislation Tuesday. They will likely meet throughout the summer, but the special summer session of the legislature is ending this week. An April appeals court…