by Jon Sheldon | Oct 12, 2020 | Virginia
Virginia recently passed a new law that granted immunity to people who called the police about a possible overdose. The new law defines overdose as “life-threatening condition” caused by alcohol or drug use or a combination of both. Before this new law, it was common...
by Jon Sheldon | Apr 30, 2020 | Virginia
Washington law firm of Consovoy McCarthy PLLC and Fairfax lawyer Jonathan Sheldon petitioned the court for a writ of habeas corpus stating “Although sensationalist press coverage falsely portrayed this case as a brutal, intentional killing, the actual evidence...
by Jon Sheldon | Apr 26, 2020 | Virginia
Jonathan P Sheldon became a close friend of Jerry Givens when he encouraged Givens to share his story. Given’s remarkable and unconventional story explains his transformation from an executioner working for the Virginia Department of Corrections to a powerful...
by Jon Sheldon | Feb 7, 2020 | Virginia
Navigating the Virginia Criminal Justice System, from Arrest to Sentencing Have you, a friend or family member been charged with a crime in the City of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun or elsewhere in Virginia? You probably realize by now that...
by Jon Sheldon | Jul 31, 2018 | Virginia
The Department of Corrections’ new policy changes in lieu of Sheldon’s groundbreaking habeas corpus litigation may allow some Virginia inmates parole eligibility. Read more: State Changes Policy on Parole Eligibility
