Comments on: Webb Staffer Avoids Prosecution http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/ Blog-Fu for Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park politics. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:17:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 By: Hulk Hogan http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10098 Hulk Hogan Sun, 29 Apr 2007 17:24:57 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10098 Again, I am not a law expert. I am sure, however, that you cannot lawfully take target practice on the back of your office door. I am also sure that you know that too. Just because I cannot site a code reference does not mean that it is lawfull. I also cannot site the code for murder but I am confident it is against the law. Again, I am not a law expert. I am sure, however, that you cannot lawfully take target practice on the back of your office door. I am also sure that you know that too. Just because I cannot site a code reference does not mean that it is lawfull. I also cannot site the code for murder but I am confident it is against the law.

]]> By: Greg L http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10096 Greg L Sun, 29 Apr 2007 17:19:31 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10096 I'm just reporting what is lawful, and what is not. You state something is against the law, and there's no indication that is in fact the case. As far as I can tell, there is no specific distinction in firearms laws between public and nonpublic buildings, with the exceptions in federal law regarding post offices, military installations and such. That makes sense in my view, as government officials aren't necessarily worthy of more or less protection than regular citizens are afforded. If you're so sure that laws were broken, perhaps you can enlighten us as to what those specific laws were. It may be the case that there were, but it would be helpful to be talking about specifics of law rather than your personal view of what should be lawful and what should not. I’m just reporting what is lawful, and what is not. You state something is against the law, and there’s no indication that is in fact the case.

As far as I can tell, there is no specific distinction in firearms laws between public and nonpublic buildings, with the exceptions in federal law regarding post offices, military installations and such. That makes sense in my view, as government officials aren’t necessarily worthy of more or less protection than regular citizens are afforded.

If you’re so sure that laws were broken, perhaps you can enlighten us as to what those specific laws were. It may be the case that there were, but it would be helpful to be talking about specifics of law rather than your personal view of what should be lawful and what should not.

]]> By: Hulk Hogan http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10085 Hulk Hogan Sun, 29 Apr 2007 13:32:01 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10085 Greg, I am not a law expert but are you kidding me? So if I open carry into the GA Office building I can freely discharge my gun just for fun? I am sure there were many laws broken and I can't believe you are actually defending the act. It is beneath you, way beneath you. Greg, I am not a law expert but are you kidding me? So if I open carry into the GA Office building I can freely discharge my gun just for fun? I am sure there were many laws broken and I can’t believe you are actually defending the act. It is beneath you, way beneath you.

]]> By: Greg L http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10074 Greg L Sun, 29 Apr 2007 04:47:35 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10074 Hulk, Care to cite a code reference? I looked in the LIS and I can't find a statute that says this. Are you sure there's a statute specifically regarding the discharge of firearms in public buildings in the Virginia Code? Hulk, Care to cite a code reference? I looked in the LIS and I can’t find a statute that says this. Are you sure there’s a statute specifically regarding the discharge of firearms in public buildings in the Virginia Code?

]]> By: Hulk Hogan http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10067 Hulk Hogan Sun, 29 Apr 2007 02:31:12 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10067 Hey Spanky, since when is it legal to discharge a gun in a public building? I guess that detail is lost on you in general. Hey Spanky, since when is it legal to discharge a gun in a public building? I guess that detail is lost on you in general.

]]> By: Spank That Donkey http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10063 Spank That Donkey Sat, 28 Apr 2007 23:31:01 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10063 HH Says: "What ever happened to Del. John S. “Jack” Reid when he “accidentally” fired his weapon in his office? Not a thing. http://richmonddemocrat.blogspot.com/2006/01/is-delegate-jack-" Hey Hulk grow a brain, It was legal..spelled L.E.G.A.L for Reid to have the weapon in the VA General Assembly building.. OK.. now it was I.L.L.E.G.A.L for Webb's staffer, but details such as that are always lost on Dems in general. You are dead on Greg.. if any citizen (of this nation) is caught with a handgun in DC... the 'Webb/Thompson' rule should be in effect.. duh, I forgot it was against the law... and to bolster that claim... Oh, Yeah, and I'm a Democrat! (see Hulkster's comment) HH Says:
“What ever happened to Del. John S. “Jack” Reid when he “accidentally” fired his weapon in his office? Not a thing. http://richmonddemocrat.blogspot.com/2006/01/is-delegate-jack-”

Hey Hulk grow a brain, It was legal..spelled L.E.G.A.L for Reid to have the weapon in the VA General Assembly building..

OK.. now it was I.L.L.E.G.A.L for Webb’s staffer, but details such as that are always lost on Dems in general.

You are dead on Greg.. if any citizen (of this nation) is caught with a handgun in DC… the ‘Webb/Thompson’ rule should be in effect.. duh, I forgot it was against the law… and to bolster that claim… Oh, Yeah, and I’m a Democrat! (see Hulkster’s comment)

]]> By: Hulk Hogan http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10050 Hulk Hogan Sat, 28 Apr 2007 18:14:58 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10050 What ever happened to Del. John S. "Jack" Reid when he "accidentally" fired his weapon in his office? Not a thing. http://richmonddemocrat.blogspot.com/2006/01/is-delegate-jack-reid-telling-truth.html What ever happened to Del. John S. “Jack” Reid when he “accidentally” fired his weapon in his office? Not a thing. http://richmonddemocrat.blogspot.com/2006/01/is-delegate-jack-reid-telling-truth.html

]]> By: charles http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10048 charles Sat, 28 Apr 2007 18:07:15 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10048 Last Thursday, the son of Governor Huckabee forgot he was carrying his concealed carry gun in his bag, just like Webb. He went to an airport security checkpoint, where they found the weapon. He has already pled guilty to a misdemeanor, and received a years probation and 20 hours of community service. Of course, he's the son of a republican, not the staffer of a democrat. Last Thursday, the son of Governor Huckabee forgot he was carrying his concealed carry gun in his bag, just like Webb. He went to an airport security checkpoint, where they found the weapon.

He has already pled guilty to a misdemeanor, and received a years probation and 20 hours of community service.

Of course, he’s the son of a republican, not the staffer of a democrat.

]]> By: park'd http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10041 park'd Sat, 28 Apr 2007 14:24:06 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10041 Riiiiiiiight..... Riiiiiiiight…..

]]> By: Riley, Not O'Reilly http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10037 Riley, Not O'Reilly Sat, 28 Apr 2007 13:14:04 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10037 The question now is, will Jim Webb be held accountable for such careless disregard for his firearm? He didn't know where it was AND it was loaded. Definitely negligent conduct. The question now is, will Jim Webb be held accountable for such careless disregard for his firearm? He didn’t know where it was AND it was loaded. Definitely negligent conduct.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10034 Anonymous Sat, 28 Apr 2007 11:10:17 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10034 Are they going to give him a belated birthday party? If I remember correctly, he wound up spending the night in jail on his birthday with no one from the office having the decency to bail him out. With that sort of treatment, I hope he is looking for another job. Are they going to give him a belated birthday party? If I remember correctly, he wound up spending the night in jail on his birthday with no one from the office having the decency to bail him out. With that sort of treatment, I hope he is looking for another job.

]]> By: Dirk http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10031 Dirk Sat, 28 Apr 2007 06:57:31 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10031 Will they expunge the staffer's record too of the offense? Will they expunge the staffer’s record too of the offense?

]]> By: NoVA Scout http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10028 NoVA Scout Sat, 28 Apr 2007 06:07:11 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10028 Wasn't this totally predictable? Intent is an element of most crimes. I never saw anything to indicate that the guy knew he had the weapon. Nor did I read anywhere about Webb pressuring the AUSA to drop the case, although, given the apparent circumstances, one would expect he would have made the point that Thompson was innocent. If that's what Webb did, it was the least he could do, I would think. Wasn’t this totally predictable? Intent is an element of most crimes. I never saw anything to indicate that the guy knew he had the weapon. Nor did I read anywhere about Webb pressuring the AUSA to drop the case, although, given the apparent circumstances, one would expect he would have made the point that Thompson was innocent. If that’s what Webb did, it was the least he could do, I would think.

]]> By: James Young http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10024 James Young Sat, 28 Apr 2007 04:05:50 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10024 I would have been much happier about this result if Jim Webb had shown the courage to stand up for his staffer. If I were the staffer, I would be looking for another boss. I would have been much happier about this result if Jim Webb had shown the courage to stand up for his staffer. If I were the staffer, I would be looking for another boss.

]]> By: Below The Beltway » Blog Archive » Jim Webb’s Aide Is Off The Hook http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10023 Below The Beltway » Blog Archive » Jim Webb’s Aide Is Off The Hook Sat, 28 Apr 2007 03:28:42 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10023 [...] Black Velvet Bruce Li   [...] […] Black Velvet Bruce Li   […]

]]> By: Riley, Not O'Reilly http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10015 Riley, Not O'Reilly Sat, 28 Apr 2007 01:01:13 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/04/27/webb-staffer-avoids-prosecution/#comment-10015 Jim Webb truly is Forrest Gump, stumbling through life. Jim Webb truly is Forrest Gump, stumbling through life.

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