Virginia law allows courts to order sentences to run concurrently with sentences from other jurisdictions if the person is convicted in Virginia and has an existing federal or state sentence of one year or more. It also clarifies that felony sentences take precedence over misdemeanor sentences when determining confinement order. Additionally, certain inmates can be confined at specific city-maintained farm facilities for sentences up to two years.
Yes, if you are convicted in Virginia and have an existing federal or state sentence of one year or more, the court may order your Virginia sentence to run concurrently.
The felony sentence takes precedence, and you will serve the felony sentence first before the misdemeanor sentence.
Yes, inmates sentenced to up to two years in certain Virginia judicial circuits may be confined at city-maintained farm facilities, at the court's discretion.
Yes, specific city farms in Danville, Martinsville, and Newport News are designated for confinement of inmates with sentences up to two years.