Robbery; conforms certain provisions of Code to degrees of robbery offenses.

Summary

The bill changes how Virginia defines and penalizes robbery by tying several existing provisions to the three robbery degrees created in 2021. It affects people convicted of robbery or crimes that involve a robbery intent, as well as inmates seeking conditional release or parole, especially those who are terminally ill. The updates aim to clarify sentencing, expand release options, and limit the reach of the three‑strikes law.

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