Andrew White, one of 12 men charged in connection to the death of 19-year-old VCU freshman Adam Oakes, plead guilty to unlawful hazing and purchasing alcohol for a minor during his court appearance Tuesday.
This year’s show, featuring bands with attorney members in a benefit for the Greater Richmond Bar Foundation, is tonight at The Hof in Scott’s Addition.
Bill to reduce felony drug possession charges dies in subcommittee General Assembly Building (FILE) (Source: WVIR) By Hyung Jun Lee | February 5, 2021 at 5:04 PM EST - Updated February 5 at 9:58 PM
RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia lawmakers hoped to advance a bill that would eliminate felony drug possession charges and shift a focus to treatment, not punishment, of substance abuse. The measure had bipartisan support and backing from many commonwealth attorneys’ and lawyers around the state, but it died in a House subcommittee.
Anyone found in possession of controlled substances would face misdemeanor charges under House Bill 2303 introduced by Delegate Sally Hudson (D-Charlottesville). The bill would also amend the conditions set for probation under the current first offender statute, which allows drug possession charges to be dismissed if certain conditions are met.