Chesapeake, VA Attorney News Archive (Page 10)

Norfolk Police have arrested a suspect in a shooting on East Little Creek Road, which left a woman with a non-life-threatening injury to her hand. The incident, sparked by an argument in a parking lot, resulted in a 17-year-old male facing several charges, including malicious wounding and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Legal experts specializing in criminal defense are closely monitoring the case, noting the potential long-term consequences the juvenile may face as he awaits trial at the Norfolk Detention Center.

This incident also highlights critical issues related to personal injury law, as the victim may pursue compensation for her injuries.

Against the backdrop of increasing safety concerns, local elected officials in Virginia are advocating for stricter regulations regulating firearm possession, aiming to address the impact such incidents have on their communities.

Logan Thorp, 26, has been found guilty by a jury in Virginia Beach for possessing a loaded firearm on the premises of Bayside Presbyterian Church's preschool, with which he has personal connections, including being baptized there.

The prosecution, led by Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Courtney Lewis, focused on establishing that Thorp was aware of both the firearm and the preschool's presence during the incident. In contrast, defense attorney Brandon Fellers argued that Thorp's mental state was impaired by a traumatic brain injury he suffered months earlier, but this argument was ultimately excluded from the trial.

As discussions about safety in schools and churches heat up across Virginia, Thorp's conviction raises important questions about future civil litigation and criminal defenses in similar circumstances. Sentencing for Thorp is anticipated next month, with the possibility of a substantial prison sentence according to Virginia law.