Bill to eliminate mandatory prison sentences moves through Virginia General Assembly
The proposed bill aims to eliminate mandatory minimum prison sentences for most crimes, such as driving under the influence. Author: Kolbie Satterfield (WUSA 9), Associated Press Published: 8:59 PM EST February 12, 2021 Updated: 8:59 PM EST February 12, 2021
ARLINGTON, Va. Virginia lawmakers are looking at a bill that would eliminate mandatory prison sentences for most crimes.
It’s a justice reform measure that would eliminate mandatory minimums in favor of allowing judges more sentencing discretion.
Under the bill crimes such as DUI charges would have mandatory minimums removed.
“I don’t understand it at all, Greg Estep said. By lessening the sentencing for DUI’s it’s going to take a lot of the fear away and I’m afraid people will drink and drive all the more.