Virginia law § 19.2-295.3 allows victims of felony crimes to testify about the impact of the offense during sentencing, with specific limitations on testimony. Section 19.2-296 details the process and timing for a defendant to withdraw a guilty or nolo contendere plea, primarily before sentencing or to correct manifest injustice within 21 days after final judgment. Section 19.2-297 has been repealed and is no longer in effect.
Victims can testify during sentencing in felony cases, either before the court or at a jury sentencing hearing, with testimony limited to specific factors.
A defendant can only withdraw a guilty or nolo contendere plea before sentencing or within 21 days after final judgment to correct manifest injustice.
No, Virginia Code § 19.2-297 has been repealed since 1994 and is no longer applicable.
Testimony is limited to factors outlined in specific statutes and is only permitted during sentencing or prior to sentencing in certain cases.