On August 12, 2020, at 12:00 AM, 22-year-old Heather Lynn Haltigan was arrested in Virginia Beach County, Virginia, for failing to appear in court for a misdemeanor offense under statute 19.2-128. Haltigan, born on June 2, 1998, is described as a 5’2″ female weighing 110 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes, residing on the 3500 block of Poppy Crescent in Virginia Beach, Virginia 23453.
This arrest is part of a series of legal issues for Haltigan, including:
- August 31, 2023: Arrested for a probation violation under statute 19.2-306.
- September 8, 2023: Arrested in Virginia Beach County; specific charges are unknown.
- December 31, 2024: Arrested for a felony probation violation under statute PRB4850F9.
Under Virginia Code § 19.2-128, this statute addresses offenses related to failure to appear or violation of pretrial release conditions. A failure to appear occurs when an individual willfully misses a scheduled court date for a criminal proceeding after being released on bond or recognizance. Violating pretrial release conditions involves not adhering to specific requirements imposed by the court, such as maintaining contact with a pretrial officer, avoiding certain locations or individuals, or abstaining from drugs or alcohol.
The penalties for violating § 19.2-128 depend on the underlying offense associated with the court appearance or release. If the original charge was a felony, the failure to appear or pretrial violation is classified as a Class 6 felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and fines of up to $2,500. If the original offense was a misdemeanor, the violation is considered a Class 1 misdemeanor, carrying penalties of up to 12 months in jail and fines of up to $2,500. These consequences are in addition to any penalties related to the original charge, potentially resulting in compounded legal challenges for the defendant.
These incidents indicate a pattern of legal challenges over several years.
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Charges Below:
Booking Date: 08/12/20 City: Virginia Beach, Virginia Age/YOB: 22
Hair: Blonde Eyes: Blue Weight: 110 Height: 5'02" Gender: Female
| Title | Type | Bond |
| FAIL TO APPEAR IN COURT FOR MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE 19.2-128 | $ |