Mr. Y
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I wasn't present but from the circumstances described, I don't think it meets the statutory definition of abduction.
MAYBE - you could have made a case for - http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-404but it requires a LEO.
At least the last 3 or 4 years legislation has been introduced by various assembly members to statutorily restrict the issuance of felony warrants to polices, C.A.'s and a few others. Fortunately it's been beaten back.
What are the magistrates afraid of, do they have something against citizens?
Fortunately, I'd already talked to a very nice and helpful FCPD guy who was able to lend a quick assist.
I wasn't present but from the circumstances described, I don't think it meets the statutory definition of abduction.
MAYBE - you could have made a case for - http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-404but it requires a LEO.
I'm curious about this. I only have one experiece with it and I did get initial resistance from the magistrate who indicated "only police can get a felony warrant". That's untrue, but I'm not aware of a legal means of coercing their cooperation.when you go to see the Magistrate and request your warrant... he or she will probably deny your request because an officer is normally needed for felony cases.
At least the last 3 or 4 years legislation has been introduced by various assembly members to statutorily restrict the issuance of felony warrants to polices, C.A.'s and a few others. Fortunately it's been beaten back.
What are the magistrates afraid of, do they have something against citizens?
Fortunately, I'd already talked to a very nice and helpful FCPD guy who was able to lend a quick assist.