If a sentence is appealed, does the defendant still start his jail time?

Asked almost 3 years ago - Virginia Beach, VA

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The defendant was sentenced to do weekend jail. His attorney has appealed. Will he begin his jail term now or will it wait until after the appeal?

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In district court he was found guilty and sentenced to 12 months in jail suspended upon good behavior for 24 months, a $350.00 fine and all court costs. His attorney appealed. He had a bench trial at circuit court where he was found guilty again, sentenced to 12 months in jail, 11 suspended and 1 month weekend jail. His attorney has appealed again. Will he have to begin his weekend jail time since his attorney appealed a second time? He was charged with a class 1 misdemeanor. This is not a felony case.

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    Petersburg Criminal Defense Attorney
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    Answered September 11, 2010 22:13. Assuming an appeal from General (or Juvenile & Domestic Relations) District Court to Circuit Court, then there is no jail time to serve because the entire conviction and sentence is set aside or vacated for a new trial in the Circuit Court.

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