A Virginia Pretrial Conference Brief is a legal document filed by the defendant in a criminal case in the state of Virginia. These briefs are typically filed prior to a pretrial conference, the purpose of which is to facilitate a resolution between the parties in the case prior to the actual trial. The Virginia Pretrial Conference Brief should provide a summary of the facts of the case, the nature of the charges, the law applicable to the case, and the defendant's position on the case. It may also include any evidence or information the defendant wishes to present to the court. There are two types of Virginia Pretrial Conference Briefs: a memorandum in support of the defendant's position and an opposition brief. The memorandum in support of the defendant's position should provide a comprehensive review of the facts of the case, applicable legal principles, and the defendant's arguments in favor of a favorable ruling. The opposition brief should provide a comprehensive review of the facts of the case, applicable legal principles, and the prosecution's arguments in favor of a ruling unfavorable to the defendant.