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Articles 1 - 11 of 11
Full-Text Articles in Law
Wills, Trusts, And Estates, J. Rodney Johnson
Wills, Trusts, And Estates, J. Rodney Johnson
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Administrative Law, James R. Kibler Jr.
Administrative Law, James R. Kibler Jr.
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Public Utility Law, B. Paige E. Holloway
Public Utility Law, B. Paige E. Holloway
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Rethinking Theft Crimes In Virginia, John G. Douglass
Rethinking Theft Crimes In Virginia, John G. Douglass
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Criminal Law, Marla Graff Decker, Stephen R. Mccullough
Criminal Law, Marla Graff Decker, Stephen R. Mccullough
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Antitrust And Trade Regulation Law, Michael F. Urbanski, James R. Creekmore, Ellen S. Moore
Antitrust And Trade Regulation Law, Michael F. Urbanski, James R. Creekmore, Ellen S. Moore
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Health Care Law, Kathleen M. Mccauley
Health Care Law, Kathleen M. Mccauley
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Legal Issues Involving Children, Robert E. Shepherd Jr.
Legal Issues Involving Children, Robert E. Shepherd Jr.
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Real Estate Law, Brian R. Marron, Christopher M. Gill
Real Estate Law, Brian R. Marron, Christopher M. Gill
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Taxation, Craig D. Bell
Rethinking Theft Crimes In Virginia, John G. Douglass
Rethinking Theft Crimes In Virginia, John G. Douglass
Law Faculty Publications
In sum, despite the efforts of the General Assembly, Virginia law remains stuck between the "rock" of antiquated theft crimes and the "hard place" of due process. Tinkering with procedural rules merely masks the real problem. My aim in this article is to suggest a different approach. It is time to address the substantive definition of theft crimes in Virginia: to consolidate the crimes of larceny, embezzlement, and false pretenses-as most other American jurisdictions have done into a single offense. By dealing with substance rather than procedure, we can eliminate historical distinctions which serve only to confound prosecutors and complicate …