These summaries were prepared by McGuireWoods LLP lawyer Thomas E. Spahn. They are based on the letter opinions issued by the Virginia State Bar. Any editorial comments reflect Mr. Spahn's current personal views, and not the opinions of the Virginia State Bar, McGuireWoods or its clients.

LEO Num	Topics	Summary
0597	4-Witness-Advocate Rule 51-Government Attorneys	An Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney may testify for the Commonwealth unless there will be some dispute about the testimony.

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