Legal Question in Consumer Law in Virginia

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If a person was charged with a misdemeanor say not returning 150.00 in library books, and later the state changes the law and made the crime a felony ($100 instead of 200), can they then turn around and charge him with a felony?


Asked on 8/26/08, 1:25 pm

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Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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No, the crime which must be charged is the offense which was in effect at the time it was allegedly committed.

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Answered on 8/26/08, 3:07 pm


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