by admin | Feb 19, 2014 | Misdemeanor
SB 65, was approved by the Virginia State Senate by a vote of 29-6. The bill makes celebratory gunfire that results in death a felony punishable by a prison sentence of up to ten years. The bill was created in response to the tragic death of 7 year old Brendon Mackey last fourth of July. Police believe the child was killed when someone fired shots into the air to celebrate the Fourth of July. The bill would allow for individuals who fire into the air and only injure, but don’t kill, the victim to be punished by 5 years in prison. The senate also approved bills that would limit the rights of individuals convicted of domestic violence, stalking, sexual battery and/or domestic violence to lose their rights to possess a firearm for 5 years. The bills will now receive additional scrutiny and debate in the full...
by admin | Jul 16, 2013 | Misdemeanor
Indecent exposure is one of the rarer sexual offenses but when alleged offenses occur they often make news headlines. In Fairfax County police say they have received “multiple reports” over the last few weeks of a man who has been exposing himself in the Landmark Plaza area, reported WTOP. The latest incident is said to have taken place at a bus stop near Little River Turnpike and Oasis Drive around 7 a.m. on July 9, 2013. The report said Mason Police District officers arrived on the scene following a report of a man groping himself as he stared at women waiting at the bus stop. “The same man was reportedly seen doing the same thing in the area on July 5 and, police believe, on several other occasions in recent weeks,” reported WTOP. On each alleged occasion the man was reported to be wearing pajama pants and a dark shirt. WHAT IS INDECENT EXPOSURE IN VIRGINIA? Exposing private parts in a public space or place where other people are present is considered to be indecent exposure in Virginia. While breastfeeding is excluded from the offense, sexual acts between two consenting adults and masturbation can be classified as indecent exposure. WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR INDECENT EXPOSURE? Intentionally exposing your private parts can count as a misdemeanor offense carrying up to 12 months in jail and a $2,500 fine. Intentional exposure of private parts to a child under 15 carries more serious consequences. It’s considered a felony and can lead to up to 10 years in jail as well as a heavy fine. The severity of the sentence will depend...
