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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Virginia’s marijuana decrim bill – what does it mean for you?
As you may have heard, in 2020 Virginia passed a bill decriminalizing the simple possession of marijuana. There are a lot of questions about this we have …
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