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VA Assembly 2021: Bill to Eliminate Presumptions Against Bond

by Brian Szmak | Feb 5, 2021 | Criminal Law

Under current Virginia Law, there exist “presumptions against bond.” These are laid out in the code, and specify that for certain charges, the Judge should presume (subject to being rebutted by other evidence) that a person will not follow the terms of any...

Virginia Strengthens Prosecutorial Discretion

by Brian Szmak | Oct 23, 2020 | Criminal Law

The General Assembly has been meeting in a Special Session to address Criminal Justice Reform, and new legislation – such as HB5062 -has been passed that should be a significant boon to protecting the rights of Virginians. Both houses of the General Assembly...

General Assembly Limits Reasons to Pull You Over

by Brian Szmak | Oct 13, 2020 | Criminal Law

Update: Governor Northam has submitted recommendations to the General Assembly prior to signing HB5058. These updates correct a drafting error, and would allow officers to pull over a vehicle with improper brake lights, or headlights (at night). The General Assembly...

VA Assembly 2021: Bill to Eliminate Presumptions Against Bond

Virginia Strengthens Prosecutorial Discretion

General Assembly Limits Reasons to Pull You Over

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