Virginia Code § 19.2-409 outlines the rules for pretrial appeals, including the exclusion of the appeal period from the time within which a defendant must be tried. It also allows for reconsideration of issues after conviction, even if the appeal process has concluded. The law clarifies that certain timeframes do not apply during the pretrial appeal period and provides options for post-conviction issue reconsideration.
It covers the rules for pretrial appeals, including how they affect trial timelines and the possibility of reconsidering issues after conviction.
No, the period of the pretrial appeal is excluded from the time within which the accused must be tried.
Yes, even after a conviction, a defendant can request the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court to reconsider issues that were part of the pretrial appeal.
No, the final decision does not prevent a defendant from requesting reconsideration on direct appeal if they are convicted.