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“John represented me at my hearing in Fairfax County Circuit Court for my Petition for Restoration of Firearms Rights. My case was a bit complex and it incorporated some new legislation that John was very educated on. The legislation was so new that the Commonwealth’s Attorney and the Judge did not have any knowledge of it. John’s actions in the courtroom to bring the new legislation to the attention of the court were astonishing and brilliant; even bringing a smile to the Judge and pat on the back from a fellow attorney after the hearing.
John’s flat rate pricing for representation is amazingly affordable. He is true to his word, communicates through out the entire process and works diligently to represent you. I highly recommend John Pierce.” - Shawn
Outstanding Service
“I contacted John via email regarding trust and estate work that I needed and questions that I had. He called me that same day, walked me through the process, took adequate time and was very patient in responding to my questions. He is very down to earth and professional. I was astounded as I found he was on travel, yet he took the time to personally contact me. He was very responsive in following up with the documents that I needed. I am extremely pleased and appreciative of the time he took with me and his outstanding level of service. I've worked with a number of attorneys in my profession and John exceeds the standards that I am accustomed to. I highly recommend him.” - Ron
Category Archives: Virginia State Police
Lancaster County Judge Enjoins VSP Enforcement of SB 749, But Many Questions Remain
Today brought major news in the ongoing litigation over Virginia’s new “assault firearm” and “large capacity magazine” law, SB 749. At a hearing in Lancaster County Circuit Court, in the case brought by VCDL and GOA, the judge reportedly granted … Continue reading
Posted in Assault Firearms, Magazine Capacity, NFA Trusts, Virginia Courts, Virginia Law, Virginia Politics, Virginia State Police
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Purchasing multiple handguns in Virginia
In 2020, the Democrat majority in the General Assembly enacted a ‘one handgun a month’ law. That bill, SB69, limited the number of handguns that a person could purchase within a 30-day-period to one. The bill did provide a number … Continue reading
Posted in Background Checks, CHP, Concealed Handgun Permit, Criminal Law, One Handgun a Month, Purchasing Firearms, Virginia Law, Virginia State Police
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In Virginia a successful appeal of an involuntary commitment does not restore gun rights
Yes … you read that correctly. If you are involuntarily committed for mental health treatment, appeal that commitment, and win said appeal, it does NOT remove the prohibition the initial commitment placed upon your right to purchase, possess, and transport … Continue reading
Posted in Gun Rights Restoration, Mental Health, Virginia Courts, Virginia Law, Virginia State Police, Virginia Supreme Court
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Virginia convictions which meet the federal definition of ‘misdemeanor crime of domestic violence’
Perhaps the least-understood federal firearms prohibitions are those codified at 18 U.S.C. 922(d)(9) and (g)(9). These two sub-sections generally prohibit the acquisition, possession, and transportation of firearms by any person “who has been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor … Continue reading
Posted in ATF, Background Checks, BATFE, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Federal Law, Prohibited Persons, Purchasing Firearms, SCOTUS, US Supreme Court, Virginia Law, Virginia State Police
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Virginia Gun Rights Restoration Failures
If you call me with a tax law question, I am going to refer you to an attorney who practices tax law. The same is true with all the other areas of law that are outside my wheelhouse. The reason … Continue reading
Posted in ATF, BATFE, Criminal Law, Federal Law, Gun Rights Restoration, US Supreme Court, Virginia Law, Virginia State Police
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