40 Va. App. 496 - Norman v. Commonwealth’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “1. An order dated August 30, 1985, declaring Norman a habitual offender and directing him "not to operate a motor vehicle on the highways of the Commonwealth of Virginia." 2. An order dated October 13, 1989, sentencing Norman for a conviction, based on his guilty plea, of the offense of operating a motor vehicle after having been declared a habitual offender. 3. An order dated December 20, 1999, adjudicating Norman's petition for restoration of his privilege to operate a motor vehicle. In pertinent part, the order stated: Accordingly, the prayer of the petition should be granted, subject to the conditions set forth below in that the petitioner is no longer addicted to, or psychologically dependant upon, the use of alcohol or drugs; that the petitioner is not a threat to the health and safety of others or to himself; ... it is ORDERED that pursuant to [Code] § 46.2-360 ... the privileges to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Virginia should be restored and they are hereby restored to George Halcott Norman, III. It is further ORDERED that this is not a license or privilege to drive in itself; that the petitioner shall present himself and this Order to the Department of Motor Vehicles for such administrative proceedings and payment of fees and costs as may be required, and further, that the petitioner is referred to Dan River ASAP for monitoring and supervision for twelve (12) months from the date of this Order; that the petitioner shall not possess or use alcohol, a”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the dissent
   e.g. Com. v. Norman