by Brad Haywood | Nov 5, 2020 | Virginia
The Chair of the Supreme Court-appointed working group had reached out to attorney Sheldon in August with several questions. Its a very impressive group and an important and significant report. This is clearly the biggest suggested change in the Virginia Judiciary...
by Brad Haywood | Nov 1, 2020 | Virginia
For all of Virginia’s history, the Commonwealth has used jury sentencing in criminal trials. This use of jury sentencing in criminal trials appears to be nearing the end. With a vote in the House of Delegates on October 23, 2020, Virginia is finally poised to follow...
by Brad Haywood | Oct 14, 2020 | Virginia
An Arlington Circuit Court Judge has recently rejected a plea deal because it “went to easy” on a defendant. The same Arlington Circuit Court Judge recently tried to limit the discretion of prosecutors to unilaterally get rid of penalties for minor drug crimes. The...
by Brad Haywood | Oct 12, 2020 | Virginia
Virginia recently passed a new law that granted immunity to people who called the police about a possible overdose. The new law defines overdose as “life-threatening condition” caused by alcohol or drug use or a combination of both. Before this new law, it was common...
by Brad Haywood | Apr 30, 2020 | Virginia
Washington law firm of Consovoy McCarthy PLLC and Fairfax lawyer Jonathan Sheldon petitioned the court for a writ of habeas corpus stating “Although sensationalist press coverage falsely portrayed this case as a brutal, intentional killing, the actual evidence...
by Brad Haywood | Apr 26, 2020 | Virginia
Jonathan P Sheldon became a close friend of Jerry Givens when he encouraged Givens to share his story. Given’s remarkable and unconventional story explains his transformation from an executioner working for the Virginia Department of Corrections to a powerful...
