Former Virginia lawmaker faces felony gun and drug charges
Former Virginia lawmaker Matt Fariss faces felony gun and drug charges and a misdemeanor charge just weeks after being acquitted of charges relating to the accusation that he struck his ex-girlfriend with his SUV after they got into an argument.
Key Points
- Matt Fariss faces charges of possession of a Schedule I or II drug, possession of a Schedule I or II drug while possessing a firearm, and misdemeanor violation of a protective order
- Fariss was acquitted of felony hit-and-run and malicious wounding charges after being accused of striking his ex-girlfriend with his SUV
- Chuck Felmlee, the defense attorney who represented Fariss in the hit-and-run case, did not immediately respond to inquiries