Tag: Law
Justice Matters with Bryan Porter: English common law in Virginia’s code
One of my favorite sections of the Virginia Code is §1-200, which states in pertinent part, that “the common law of England, insofar that...
Justice Matters with Bryan Porter: New laws taking effect in Virginia
Every year, in January and February, Virginia’s General Assembly meets to debate and enact changes to the Code of Virginia. Any bills that are...
Interim City Attorney Joanna Anderson receives the job permanently
Interim City Attorney Joanna C. Anderson has received the job permanently after a council vote at Tuesday’s legislative meeting.
Anderson was most recently chief deputy...
Justice Matters with Bryan Porter: A needed ‘Rule’ change
By Bryan Porter
The process by which prosecutors and defense attorneys exchange information
about a pending criminal case is called discovery. Criminal discovery is governed by the Rules...
Justice Matters with Bryan Porter: Dillon authored limits on local authority
By Bryan Porter
In 1853, John Forrest Dillon was elected District Attorney for Scott County, Iowa. He then ascended to the bench, serving on the...
Justice Matters: Opioid addiction and the criminal justice system
By Bryan Porter
One of the many unfortunate responsibilities that falls upon my office is that of receiving and reviewing the reports of the Office of...
Local couple on front lines of Stolen Valor law
Doug and Pam Sterner don’t want the notoriety that comes with exposing people posing as military heroes, but with the Supreme Court weighing the...
