Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
can the same judge preside over a case of the same defendant in the low and high court?
Asked on 11/10/12, 9:06 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Yes, such a circumstance should not in and of itself be a credible
reason for such a judge to recuse (disqualify) him/herself from hearing the case(in my opinion).
Answered on 11/10/12, 9:50 am
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