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…
This June, Virginia Lawyers Weekly announced its 2021 class of “Influential Women of Law” and Norfolk defense attorney, Jamilah LeCruise, was among the women included. The program recognizes women lawyers and judges for their contributions to the justice system, tireless efforts on behalf of their clients, commitment to community service, and service to the legal…
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…
Effective July 1, 2021, adults 21 and over can grow up to four (4) marijuana plants per household. This law only permits 4 plants to be grown at a main place of residence and permits 4 marijuana plants to be grown per household, not per person living in the home. There are additional requirements for…