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Fishback v. Commonwealth
No. 991615Supreme Court of Virginia
991615 Fishback v. Commonwealth 06/09/2000 An armed robbery case is remanded for a new sentencing hearing because, upon request of a defendant or inquiry of the jury, a defendant in a non-capital trial for fel…
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991615 Fishback v. Commonwealth 06/09/2000 An armed robbery case is remanded for a new sentencing hearing because, upon request o…
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991615 Fishback v. Commonwealth 06/09/2000 An armed robbery case is remanded for a new sentencing hearing because, upon request of a defendant or inquiry of the jury, a defendant in a non-capital trial for felony offenses committed on or after January 1, 1995 is entitled to have the jury instructed that parole has been abolished in Virginia, a matter materially vital in the penalty-determination phase of the criminal trial. Where applicable and upon request of the Commonwealth, the jury will also be instructed on the possibility of geriatric release.
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991615 Fishback v. Commonwealth 06/09/2000 An armed robbery case is remanded for a new sentencing hearing because, upon request of a defendant or inquiry of the jury, a defendant in a non-capital trial for felony offenses committed on or after January 1, 1995 is entitled to have the jury instructed that parole has been abolished in Virginia, a matter materially vital in the penalty-determination phase of the criminal trial. Where applicable and upon request of the Commonwealth, the jury will also be instructed on the possibility of geriatric release.
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