The Virginia General Assembly is expected to consider this year legislation to expand the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals and reform the size and geography …
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Virginia requires video recording of police interrogations
One of the most common problems in the criminal justice system has been the he-said she-said nature of police interrogations that are not recorded. The police …
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Virginia now allows a restricted license for drivers who refuse alcohol testing
In Virginia, it is against the law to unreasonably refuse to provide a breath or blood sample for alcohol analysis after being arrested for DWI. …
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Improved DWI restricted licenses available in Virginia as of July 1, 2020
In Virginia, every first offense DWI conviction carries a mandatory one year driver's license suspension. Restricted licenses have been available, …
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U.S. Supreme Court says states can eliminate insanity defense in criminal cases
The Supreme Court held 6-3 that states can eliminate the insanity defense in criminal cases. The case involved a Kansas man sentenced to death for killing his …
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