Commonwealth of Virginia v. Lionell Hardy
── Commonwealth of Virginia v. Lionell Hardy ──
Court: Court of Appeals of Virginia
Date: May 13, 2025
Category: General
Decision: Trial court did not err dismissing charges as no trial commenced within timeframe mandated by Code § 19.2-243; a trial aborted before a jury impaneled is not commenced and does not toll speedy trial period; use of word mistrial does not alter legal effect where trial had not begun
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