And some of us thought the paying of restitution was supposed to teach criminals a lesson. Guess not.
All tagged felons
Virginia's Vengeful Politicians
Virginia is one of two states where the state legislature elects judges. Politics are always part of the process. But scrapping a respected lawyer, whose only problem is that she stood up for the rule of law when a reckless politician ignored it, is spiteful.
Armed Felons
In Virginia Beach alone there are so many felons seeking their gun rights that the courts set aside a day every month to deal with the cases. And lawyers now specialize in gun rights cases.
Mark Whitaker. One More Felon Who Can Vote
Virginia isn’t as progressive as Maine or Vermont where inmates can vote from their cells, but we’re getting there.
Virginia Felons. Voting and Guns.
These newly enfranchised felons are now free to march into court to ask for the restoration of their gun rights.