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TheTruthAboutGuns.com – Ask Foghorn Asks Marina Medvin: Self Defense and the Defense of Others?
2011
Article appearing in TheTruthAboutGuns.com on 11/16/11
Ask Foghorn Asks Marina Medvin: Self Defense and the Defense of Others?
Posted on November 16, 2011 by Nick Leghorn
KYgunner writes: I’ve done a lot of research into self defense situations and making sure that, God forbid, if I ever end up in a situation where SHTF, I have my legal bases covered and know that deadly force was justified (both for me and the court system). What I haven’t been able to find a clear answer to is whether or not deadly force can legally be used to protect someone else (outside of your own family) and what the criteria would have to be met in order for you not to land in jail for protecting someone and using force when you aren’t the main target of the attack. Any insight???
That’s a tricky question. So tricky that I reached out to Marina Medvin, an attorney (and fellow Penn State grad) here in Virginia, for an answer . . .
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Arlington, Virginia: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) was DROPPED at the first court appearance.
18.2-388. Profane swearing and intoxication in public; penalty; transportation of public inebriates to detoxification center.
If any person profanely curses or swears or is intoxicated in public, whether such intoxication results from alcohol, narcotic drug or other intoxicant or drug of whatever nature, he shall be deemed guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor. In any area in which there is located a court-approved detoxification center a law-enforcement officer may authorize the transportation, by police or otherwise, of public inebriates to such detoxification center in lieu of arrest; however, no person shall be involuntarily detained in such center.
Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: Virginia Drunk in Public Law Revealed & Explained
Fairfax City, Virginia: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) was DROPPED after completion of community service.
18.2-388. Profane swearing and intoxication in public; penalty; transportation of public inebriates to detoxification center.
If any person profanely curses or swears or is intoxicated in public, whether such intoxication results from alcohol, narcotic drug or other intoxicant or drug of whatever nature, he shall be deemed guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor. In any area in which there is located a court-approved detoxification center a law-enforcement officer may authorize the transportation, by police or otherwise, of public inebriates to such detoxification center in lieu of arrest; however, no person shall be involuntarily detained in such center.
Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: Virginia Drunk in Public Law Revealed & Explained
Misdemeanor Driving on Suspended License DROPPED and Speeding Ticket REDUCED in Arlington VA
2011
Arlington, VA: Class 1 misdemeanor charge of Driving on a Suspended / Revoked License, (which carries up to a year in jail under VA Code 46.2-301) was DROPPED due to improper notice. Speeding ticket was REDUCED to a lower speed with only a $25 fine.
VIRGINIA LAW ON DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE
Virginia law punishes driving behavior as a crime. If you drive in Virginia after your driver’s license was suspended or revoked, you will be charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor offense under VA Law 46.2-301 (shared by county code 82-1-6 in Fairfax). A third or subsequent offense occurring within a 10-year period also carries a mandatory minimum term of confinement in jail of 10 days.
Defenses include driving a vehicle in order to save life or limb, or not having notice of the suspension of revocation.
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Fairfax County, Virginia: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) will be DISMISSED after completion of community service.
Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: Virginia Drunk in Public Law Revealed & Explained
City of Alexandria, Virginia: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) will be DISMISSED after completion of community service.
Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: Virginia Drunk in Public Law Revealed & Explained
Fairfax County, Virginia: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) will be DISMISSED after completion of community service.
Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: Virginia Drunk in Public Law Revealed & Explained
Arlington County, Virginia: Misdemeanor Assault and Battery on a Family Member Charge (VA Code 18.2-57.1) was DROPPED prior to trial.
Read more about Assault and Battery Law here: VIRGINIA ASSAULT LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of threatening, assault and battery, malicious wounding & carjacking arrests and charges
CHARGES DISMISSED: Felony Check Fraud / Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses in Arlington Virginia
2011
Arlington, Virginia: Criminal check fraud charge, a class 4 felony – Obtaining Money by False Pretenses – Virginia Code § 18.2-178 was DISMISSED with payment of restitution.
Read more about Fraud Law here: Virginia Fraud Laws | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of embezzlement, false pretenses, check fraud, forgery and white collar crimes
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