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Jim Gilmore’s Record: Promise #1 Reform Virginia’s Juvenile Justice System ^ Through Jim GiUnore’s leadership, major reforms have been achieved, including trial and punishment as adults for juveniles who commit murder, rape and robbery.
Promise #2 The Commonwealth’s Right Of Appeal l/ The legislature has approved a proposal calling for a Constitutional Amendment that would enable crime victims and prosecutors to have similar rights that criminals have to get their case before the Virginia Supreme Court.
Promise #3 A Republican Check On The Democrat Judiciary ^ As a result of the statewide elections in 1995, Republicans gained enough seats in the Virginia State Senate to ensure that the appointments of liberal Democrat judges will no longer be rubber stamped by the Democrat General Assembly.
Promise #4 Front Line Leadership ^ As Attorney General, Jim Gilmore convened regular meetings with local law enforcement officials, community organizations and crime victims to promote coordinated anticrime strategies.
Promise #5 Truth In Sentencing As a result of legislation that took effect in 1995 under Jim Gilmore’s leadership, juries now can consider a criminal’s prior record in determining sentencing.
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