tloojs
- Feb 26, 2021
- 9 min
Summary and Analysis of Published Opinions of the Court of Appeals, February 23, 2021
I freely admit that this post is overdue. But I have the good excuse that I have actually been drawing some interest in my new role as...
tloojs
- Feb 15, 2021
- 3 min
Etymology and the Law: Of Fatted Calves, Innkeepers, and Putting Up at a Hotel
There is a story, possibly apocryphal, that when a new English translation of the Bible was being edited the committee charged with...
tloojs
- Feb 14, 2021
- 5 min
Hey Judges! Here’s Some Advice: Si Tacuisses, Philosophus Mansisses
The maxim, Si Tacuisses, Philosophus Mansisses is often attributed to the Latin philosopher Boethius. An exact translation is “If you...
tloojs
- Feb 14, 2021
- 4 min
Of Carjackings and Appellate Unicorns
Continuing my review of cases handed down before this blog launched, I came across Fletcher v. Commonwealth, a published decision from...
tloojs
- Feb 13, 2021
- 3 min
Carbon Copy Indictments — An Issue that Needs to be Raised (Again)
Ok The main part of this blog is devoted to decisions of the Court of Appeals of Virginia. Occasionally, however, I will stray in other...
tloojs
- Feb 12, 2021
- 3 min
Yes, Virginia, There is Private Prosecution . . . But It’s Rarely a Good Idea
Private prosecutions are not a unique feature of Virginia law and the practice is even common in some states. In Virginia, however, the...