Virginia HB863 eliminates mandatory minimum sentences for certain felony offenses.
Virginia HB863 amends the Code of Virginia to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for certain felony offenses. It removes mandatory minimum punishments for offenses such as assault and battery, driving while intoxicated, and illegal sale of alcoholic beverages. The bill also adjusts penalties for offenses involving controlled substances and firearms, and modifies provisions related to protective orders and child pornography. The changes aim to provide more judicial discretion in sentencing for these offenses.
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