minors
Virginia Supreme Court sets low threshold to convict for indecent liberties
This week, Virginia's Supreme Court set a frighteningly low bar for enabling a conviction for taking indecent liberties with a minor, finding delivery of photos of partially-bared female breasts and fantasy talk was enough to convict Kimberlee Dietz.
Virginia reckless endangerment of a minor requires knowledge that injury will result from the omission
A Virginia reckless endangerment conviction for leaving a child unattended in a car is not available without proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the adult defendant responsible for the minor knew that injury would result from the defendant's omission.