Virginia Court Rules License Plate Tracking Doesn’t Violate Privacy
RICHMOND, Va. (Nov. 13, 2020) – The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that a police department’s use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) does not violate state privacy laws. In effect, the ruling will allow law enforcement agencies in Virginia to...
Virginia Becomes 34th State With Legal Medical Marijuana Sales Despite Federal Prohibition
RICHMOND, Va. (Oct. 20, 2020) – On Saturday, Virginia became the 34th state with legal medical marijuana sales when its first dispensary opened despite ongoing federal prohibition. But the commonwealth didn’t follow the typical path to legalizing medicinal...
To the Governor: Virginia Bill Would Bar Police Searches Based on the Odor of Marijuana
RICHMOND, Va. (Oct. 8, 2020) – Last Friday, The Virginia House and Senate gave final approval to legislation to bar police from using the odor of marijuana as a reason to initiate a search. Enactment of this bill would protect the right to privacy and further...