2021 Legislative Update from LeCruise Law – New Virginia Criminal Laws Go into Effect July 1, 2021

2021 Legislative Update from LeCruise Law – New Virginia Criminal Laws Go into Effect July 1, 2021

The following legislation has been approved by the Virginia General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Northam. The Virginia Indigent Defense Commission (VIDC) has published very useful summaries of the new criminal laws and here are the most important changes going into effect. Bail Admission to Bail: Eliminates the rebuttable presumptions against being admitted…

New Virginia Marijuana Laws Effective July 1, 2021 Legalize Simple Possession with Certain Restrictions

New Virginia Marijuana Laws Effective July 1, 2021 Legalize Simple Possession with Certain Restrictions

Effective July 1, it will be legal for adults 21 years and older to possess no more than one ounce of marijuana for personal use. It will still be illegal to possess more than one ounce of marijuana. A person possessing more than one ounce but less than one pound of marijuana will be subject…