I oppose HB150 Given the rise in serious crime across the country and within the Commonwealth in recent years, Virginia’s justice system should be strengthened—not further constrained. HB150 risks limiting the ability of courts and prosecutors to hold dangerous offenders accountable, even after probable cause has already been lawfully established. In recent cases, including the tragic killing of a civilian in Reston, Virginians have seen firsthand the real-world consequences of offenders being released back into communities without timely and effective justice. Criminals—including repeat offenders and individuals unlawfully present in the country—who avoid prosecution due to procedural or resource-driven delays pose a direct and unacceptable public safety risk. Courts and law enforcement agencies across multiple districts are already under severe strain. Just recently, the Commonwealth’s Attorney in Prince William County publicly stated that her office requires additional resources to process evidence and manage an increasing caseload resulting from a significant uptick in criminal activity. These delays are not the result of negligence or indifference, but of capacity limitations within an already overburdened system. HB150 would penalize prosecutors and victims for delays caused by staffing shortages, forensic backlogs, and administrative constraints—factors largely outside their control. Rather than imposing rigid prosecution cutoffs after probable cause has been found, the General Assembly should focus on providing courts, prosecutors, and law enforcement with the resources necessary to process cases efficiently and uphold public safety.

First felonies should only be for heinous crimes . There are to many crimes under this code if you sell Marijuana or commit murder you can be a felon . That makes it absolutely difficult to find employment when having a felony charge . Every person should be able to have a speedy trial and unless it is a heinous crime you should be able to have bond you can afford . If and when sentenced it should be a certain amount of time and that should apply for everyone . How do people who commit robbery get 30 years yet someone who commits murder gets 7 years there should be a guide line for all charges .