Key Takeaways A neighbor shot a dog after four dogs escaped a yard in Norfolk, raising legal questions about negligence and justification. The dog’s owner was home and heard gunshots, finding one dog dead and three missing. The neighbor disputed the necessity of the shooting, citing ongoing complaints about the barking dogs. The Commonwealth’s Attorney emphasized that carelessness in dog ownership can lead to criminal liability, similar to parental responsibility. Legal justification for using deadly force hinges on immediate danger to a person, regardless of whether the threat is a dog or human. Estimated reading time: 3 minutes NORFOLK, VA…

Key Takeaways Jeffrey Johnson challenges Minnesota’s refusal to recognize his Florida and Georgia carry permits in Johnson v. Jacobson before the U.S. Supreme Court. Minnesota’s law requires Johnson to disarm each time he crosses the state line, which complicates his job as a long-haul trucker. His petition argues that once…