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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-259.1 (2026)

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Repealed by Acts 2020, cc. 740 and 741, cl. 2.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 8 cases, 1997–2012 · leading case: Walton v. Commonwealth, 497 S.E.2d 869 (Va. 1998).
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Walton v. Commonwealth, 497 S.E.2d 869 (Va. 1998). · cites it 14× “The issues presented in this appeal are (1) whether the evidence is sufficient to convict the defendant of possession of marijuana and, if so, (2) whether the suspension of the defendant’s driver’s license pursuant to Code § 18.2-259.1 violates his constitutional right to due…”
Walton v. Commonwealth, 485 S.E.2d 641 (Va. Ct. App. 1997). · cites it 14× “Eric Cooper Walton appeals the suspension of his driver’s license for a period of six months pursuant to Code § 18.2-259.1, following his conviction for possession of marijuana.”
Reittinger v. Commonwealth, 532 S.E.2d 25 (Va. 2000). · cites it 2× “I In a bench trial in the Circuit Court of Rockbridge County, Christopher Reittinger was found guilty of possession of marijuana, in violation of Code § 18.2-250.1, and fined $150.”
Tony A. Rivenbark v. Commonwealth of Virginia, No. 1970074 (Va. Ct. App. June 2, 2009). · cites it 4× “1(E), appellant was given a restricted operator’s license, allowing appellant to drive to and from his place of employment, to and from an Arlington County alcohol safety action program (ASAP), and travel during his hours of employment.”
Commonwealth v. Payne, 78 Va. Cir. 10 (Alexandria Cir. Ct. 2008). · cites it 2× “In Shaffer , the DMV had declared the defendant to be an habitual offender based upon his driving convictions and revoked his license, and, in Walton , the defendant was facing suspension of his driver’s license due to his conviction for a drug offense pursuant to Virginia Code…”
Brandon v. Commonwealth, 85 Va. Cir. 113 (Roanoke County Cir. Ct. 2012). · cites it 2× “The petitioner’s driving privileges were suspended for six months in each case, for a total of twelve months, under Virginia Code § 18.2-259.1. In addition, he was required, under the plea agreement and Court order, to pay court costs and a drug court treatment fee, and to…”
People v. Rohn, 55 V.I. 100 (V.I. Super. Ct. 2011). “§ 1532(c) (West 2010) (six-month to two-year suspension range); S.”
Commonwealth v. Cross, 71 Va. Cir. 272 (Portsmouth Cir. Ct. 2006). “pursuant to this section, such action shall be treated as a *273 conviction for purposes of §§ 18.2-259.1, 22.1.315, and 46.2-390.1. .”
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-259.1(C): 1 case
Tony A. Rivenbark v. Commonwealth of Virginia, No. 1970074 (Va. Ct. App. June 2, 2009). “1(E), appellant was given a restricted operator’s license, allowing appellant to drive to and from his place of employment, to and from an Arlington County alcohol safety action program (ASAP), and travel during his hours of employment.”
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