Virginia Criminal Practice Forms (OLD EDITION)

Publication Date:	2014 (View 2018 edition.)
Available Formats:	A print compilation of all forms is included with the CD-ROM (527 pages, looseleaf, 1 volume, 119 electronic forms)
Product #:	800

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Attorney-Client Relationship
Arrest
Arraignment and Bail
Indictments
Motions to Dismiss
Bills of Particulars
Motions to Suppress or Limit Evidence
Identification Procedures
Discovery
Experts
Preliminary Hearings
Continuances
Subpoenas, Notices, and Other Process
Pleas
Juries
Recusals
Separate Trials
Sentencing
Motions to Reconsider
Expungement of Criminal Records
Appeals
Writs of Actual Innocence
DUI and Other Serious Traffic Offenses
Juvenile Proceedings
Capital Murder Cases

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The forms have been drawn from the following Virginia CLE publications: Defending Criminal Cases in Virginia, Defense of Serious Traffic Cases in Virginia, Juvenile Law and Practice in Virginia, and Trial of Capital Murder Cases in Virginia.

Chapter 1 ATTORNEY CLIENT RELATIONSHIP

   1.1   Fee Agreement Letter
   1.2   Release Of Information Form
   1.3   Codefendants’ Conflict Waiver
   1.4   Cooperative Defense Agreement
   1.5   Initial Client Interview Checklist
   1.6   Motion To Withdraw As Counsel
   1.7   Order Permitting Withdrawal As Counsel

Chapter 2 ARREST

   2.1   Form 2. Statement of Witness for Arrest Warrant (Rule 3A:3)

Chapter 3 ARRAIGNMENT AND BAIL

   3.1   Appendix 4-1 Questionnaire For Bail Information
   3.2   Appendix 4-2 Motion To Set/Reduce Bond
   3.3   Appendix 4-3 Motion To Amend Bond
   3.4   Appendix 4-4 Appeal Of Bond Determination

Chapter 4 INDICTMENTS

   4.1   Form 4. Indictments (Rule 3A:6)
   4.2   Motion To Dismiss Indictment

Chapter 5 MOTIONS TO DISMISS

   5.1   Affidavit And Agreement Based Upon Accord And Satisfaction
   5.2   Motion To Dismiss Based On Accord And Satisfaction
   5.3   Motion To Dismiss—Statute Of Limitations
   5.4   Motion To Dismiss—Not A Lesser Included Offense

Chapter 6 BILLS OF PARTICULARS

   6.1   Motion For A Bill Of Particulars Pursuant To Section 19.2-230
   6.2   Motion For Bill Of Particulars Pursuant To Section 19.2-266.2

Chapter 7 MOTIONS TO SUPPRESS OR LIMIT EVIDENCE

   7.1   Motion To Suppress; Motion In Limine
   7.2   Notice And Motion To Suppress
   7.3   Motion To Suppress—Unlawful Search Of Residence
   7.4   Memorandum In Support Of Motion To Suppress Evidence From Unlawful Search Of Residence
   7.5   Memorandum In Support Of Motion To Suppress Evidence From Unlawful Search Of Computer
   7.6   Memorandum In Support Of Motion To Suppress Evidence From Warrantless Search
   7.7   Memorandum In Support Of Motion To Suppress Evidence From Unlawful Stop
   7.8   Motion In Limine To Prevent Prosecutorial Comment
   7.9   Motion In Limine To Prevent Cross-Examination
   7.10   Motion To Quash Search Warrant
   7.11   Motion In Limine—Introduce Defendant’s Whole Statement
   7.12   Motion To Suppress Defendant’s Statements
   7.13   Motion To Suppress Statements—Long Form
   7.14   Motion In Limine To Preclude Testimony Regarding Collateral Evidence
   7.15   Motion In Limine To Exclude 911 Tape
   7.16   Motion In Limine To Limit Presentation Of Photographs

Chapter 8 IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES

   8.1   Motion For Non-Suggestive Identification Procedure
   8.2   Motion To Suppress Unduly Suggestive Identification
   8.3   Memorandum Based On New Jersey V. Henderson

Chapter 9 DISCOVERY

   9.1   Motion For Discovery And Inspection—Short Form
   9.2   Motion For Discovery And Inspection—Long Form
   9.3   Notice And Motion To Clarify Commonwealth’s Discovery Obligations
   9.4   Defendant’s Motion To Compel

Chapter 10 EXPERTS

   10.1   Motion For Appointment Of Experts
   10.2   Memorandum In Support Of Motion For Appointment Of Experts

Chapter 11 PRELIMINARY HEARINGS

   11.1   Motion For Closure Of Preliminary Hearing

Chapter 12 CONTINUANCES

   12.1   Motion For Continuance
   12.2   Continuance Order

Chapter 13 SUBPOENAS, NOTICES, AND OTHER PROCESS

   13.1   Form 8. Subpoena (Rule 3A:12(a))
   13.2   Form 9. Subpoena Duces Tecum (Rule 3A:12(b))
   13.3   Order To Secure Attendance Of Out-Of-State Witnesses
   13.4   Certificate For Attendance Of Out-Of-State Witness
   13.5   Petition For Certificate For Out-Of-State Witness

Chapter 14 PLEAS

   14.1   Form 6. Suggested Questions to Be Put by the Court to an Accused Who Has Pleaded Guilty (Rule 3A:8)
   14.2   Form 7. Suggested Questions to Be Put by the Court to an Accused Who Has Pleaded Not Guilty (Rule 3A:8)
   14.3   Form 11. Misdemeanor Proceedings in District and Circuit Courts (Rule 3A:8(b)(2); Rule 7C:6; and Rule 8:18)

Chapter 15 JURIES

   15.1   Juror Questionnaire

Chapter 16 RECUSALS

   16.1   Motion For Recusal

Chapter 17 SEPARATE TRIALS

   17.1   Motion For Separate Trial As To Charges
   17.2   Motion For Separate Trial As To Codefendant
   17.3   Order Granting Separate Trial From Codefendant

Chapter 18 SENTENCING

   18.1   Form 10. Contents of Sentencing Orders

Chapter 19 MOTIONS TO RECONSIDER

   19.1   Motion To Reconsider

Chapter 20 EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

   20.1   Petition For Expungement Of Criminal Record
   20.2   Order Of Expungement

Chapter 21 APPEALS

   21.1   Notice Of Appeal From Trial Court (Rule 5A:6)
   21.2   Bond For Costs And Suspension On Appeal
   21.3   Affidavit To Withdraw A Criminal Appeal

Chapter 22 WRITS OF ACTUAL INNOCENCE

   22.1   Form 12. Petition for a Writ of Actual Innocence
   22.2   Form 12. Petition for a Writ of Actual Innocence Based on Nonbiological Evidence

Chapter 23 DUI AND OTHER SERIOUS TRAFFIC OFFENSES

   23.1   Client Intake And Interview Forms
   23.2   Sample Letter Transmitting Fee Agreement
   23.3   Sample Fee Agreement Form
   23.4   Motion To Suppress
   23.5   Memorandum In Support Of Motion To Suppress
   23.6   Notice And Motion For Discovery
   23.7   Order For Discovery
   23.8   Defendant’s Motion To Compel Discovery
   23.9   Motion For Bill Of Particulars (General District Court)
   23.10   Motion For Bill Of Particulars (Circuit Court)
   23.11   Sample Closing Letter
   23.12   Objection To Introduction Of Certificate Of Analysis
   23.13   Sample Letter To Department Of Forensic Science

Chapter 24 JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS

   24.1   Letter To Client’s Parent Or Parents When Client Is Detained
   24.2   Letter To Client’s Parent Or Parents When Client Is Free
   24.3   Initial Client Interview Form
   24.4   Form 2_10 Initial Parent Interview Form
   24.5   Medical Records Release
   24.6   Request And Authorization For Educational Records
   24.7   Sample Transfer Report
   24.8   Sample Social History Report
   24.9   Sample Evaluation Summary
   24.10   Example Of Psychological Evaluation
   24.11   Sample Substance Abuse Evaluation
   24.12   Petition Pursuant To § 16.1-285.1(F)
   24.13   Serious Offender Progress Report

Chapter 25 CAPITAL MURDER CASES

   25.1   Motion For Change Of Venue
   25.2   Memorandum In Support Of Motion For Change Of Venue
   25.3   Motion For Bill Of Particulars
   25.4   Memorandum In Support Of Motion For A Bill Of Particulars
   25.5   Motion For Discovery And Inspection
   25.6   Memorandum In Support Of Discovery Motion
   25.7   Motion For Appointment Of Forensic Expert
   25.8   Memorandum In Support Of Motion For Appointment Of Forensic Expert
   25.9   Motion For Appointment Of Expert Investigator
   25.10   Memorandum In Support Of Motion For Appointment Of An Expert Investigator
   25.11   Motion For Appointment Of An Expert On Conditions Of Incarceration And/Or To Proffer Evidence On                       Conditions Of Incarceration
   25.12   Memorandum In Support Of Motion For Appointment Of An Expert On Conditions Of Incarceration
   25.13   Memorandum Of Law Regarding Defendant’s Right To Make Ex Parte Applications
   25.14   Motion For Individual And Sequestered Voir Dire
   25.15   Memorandum In Support Of Motion For Individual And Sequestered Voir Dire
   25.16   Motion For Additional Peremptory Challenges
   25.17   Memorandum In Support Of Motion For Additional Peremptory Challenges
   25.18   Motion To Dismiss Jury And Re-Impanel Venire
   25.19   Motion In Limine To Have The Defendant Presented In The Courtroom Not In Handcuffs And Jail Uniform
   25.20   Motion In Limine To Limit The Presence Of Law Enforcement Personnel In The Courtroom
   25.21   Motion To Enjoin Law Enforcement Officers From Wearing Uniforms In Courtroom While Sitting As                          Spectators, Or Grant Other Appropriate Relief
   25.22   Memorandum Of Law In Support Of Motion To Enjoin Law Enforcement Officers From Wearing Uniforms In                The Courtroom As Spectators
   25.23   Motion To Declare The Virginia Capital Murder And Death Penalty Statutes Unconstitutional
   25.24   Memorandum In Support Of Defendant’s Motions To Declare The Virginia Capital Murder And Death                          Penalty Statutes Unconstitutional And To Prohibit The Imposition Of The Death Penalty