Taking Aim at the Virginia Triggerman Rule: A Commentary on House Bill 2358

Authors

Anisa Mohanty

Abstract

This Comment will examine the legislative history of the triggerman rule in Virginia in Part I. Part II will explore the justifications and criticisms of an expansion to the triggerman rule. Part III will present a short study of American jurisprudence with respect to the death penalty and non-triggermen. Finally, Part IV will discuss the future implications for Virginia's criminal justice system if the expansion to the triggerman rule eventually becomes law.

Recommended Citation

Anisa Mohanty, Taking Aim at the Virginia Triggerman Rule: A Commentary on House Bill 2358, 12 Rich. J. L. & Pub. Int. 385 (2009).
Available at: https://scholarship.richmond.edu/pilr/vol12/iss4/12