Ronald J. Bacigal
Ronald J. Bacigal | |
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| Alma mater | Concord University Washington and Lee University (JD) |
| Occupation | Professor of law |
| Known for | Criminal law |
Ronald J. Bacigal is an American legal scholar and professor emeritus at the University of Richmond School of Law. He is a leading authority on Virginia criminal law and procedure.[1] In 2008, Criminal Law News reported that he was "nationally recognized as one of the leading scholars of Fourth Amendment Law."[2]
Bacigal graduated from Concord University and Washington and Lee University School of Law. He spent time at The Hague as a Fulbright Scholar.[3] Bacigal has taught at Richmond since 1971 and has been a professor since 1973. He has been a visiting professor at Duke Law School and Washington & Lee Law School. He is the reporter for criminal law decisions of the Court of Appeals of Virginia.[2]
He has earned a number of awards, including the 2008 Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Award (presented by the Virginia State Bar),[4] the Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia in 1990, and is a two-time recipient of the University of Richmond Distinguished Educator Award.[2] Bacigal has authored a number of texts used in both educational and legal settings, including Criminal Procedure: Cases, Problems, Exercises (West Publishing Co. 3rd ed. 2007) (2nd ed. 2004) (1sted. 2001) (with four other authors and annual supplements) and Criminal Law and Procedure: An Introduction (West Publishing Co. 2nd ed. 2001)(1st ed. 1996), "May It Please The Court: A Biography of Judge Robert R. Merhige Jr." (University Press of America 1992), "The Limits of Litigation: The Dalkon Shield Controversy" (Carolina Academic Press 1990) and many books concerning Virginia law and procedure. He has also published numerous papers.[2]
Notes
- ↑ "Ronald J. Bacigal". law.richmond.edu. University of Richmond. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Successful Seminar Program Highlighted by Presentation of Carrico Award to Professor Ron Bacigal". Criminal Law News. 37 (5): 1–2. April 2008.
- ↑ Faculty members richmond.edu Archived October 10, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Criminal Law". Virginia State Bar. Retrieved June 7, 2008.