Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

Re: Need advice concerning porsecuting attourneys

Your friend would be well advised to consult with the criminal defense counsel who last represented him in these previous matters(felonies reduced to misdemeanors) in order to determine whether in fact there is a proper legal basis for renewing or rebringing these felony charges which may have already been dismissed or otherwise disposed of in a manner which would preclude the prosecutor from renewing them.

Re: Need advice concerning porsecuting attourneys

Your friend needs to consult his written plea bargain agreement. If the charges were all reduced to misdemeanors, a new charge would likely violate his right against double jeopardy. However, if cases were dismissed or a nolle prossequi was entered, then he may very well be subjected to renewed prosecution for the same charge.

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