Legal Question in Traffic Law in Virginia

Is it legal for the Magistrate to change the arresting officers paper work


Asked on 1/15/10, 2:55 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Sprano The Sprano Law Firm, LLP

Yes. The magistrate can make an independent assessment of the facts of the case and issue the warrant for whatever crime he or she thinks is supported by evidence of probable cause. The magistrate is not bound by the officer's initial legal conclusion.

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Answered on 1/21/10, 7:38 am
sheryl shane sheryl shane, attorney at law

What did the magistrate change?

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Answered on 1/21/10, 3:28 pm


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