Today, only one decision comes out of the Supreme Court of Virginia. In a published order, the Supreme Court affirms the Court of Appeals’ opinion that a “sudden emergency” instruction to the jury was appropriate. More
Author Archives: Juli Porto
Cridler-Smith v. Clarke, Record No. 230450 (Va. Jan. 16, 2025)
The Supreme Court of Virginia reverses and remands a significant ineffective assistance of counsel case in one of the three opinions it issues today. More
Commonwealth v. Holland, Record No. 230907 (Va. Jan. 16, 2025)
The Supreme Court of Virginia releases three opinions today. This opinion provides important guidance on the proper standard for reviewing plea withdrawal denials and reaffirms the significant discretion given to trial courts in these matters. More
Al-Saray v. Furr, Record No. 230488 (Va. Jan. 16, 2025)
The Supreme Court of Virginia issues three opinions today. In this one, it reverses the Court of Appeals’ reversal of a $7,000,000 verdict. More
Bon Secours-DePaul Med. Ctr., Inc. v. Rogakos-Russell, Record No. 230879 (Va. Jan. 2, 2025)
In its first opinion of the year, the Supreme Court of Virginia rejects multiple challenges to a $2 million medical malpractice verdict. More
OT: I have a wicked talented sister.
No new opinions come out of the Supreme Court of Virginia this Thursday, so I’m going off-topic today to brag about my sister. More
Baez v. Commonwealth, Record No. 230899 (Va. Dec. 19, 2024)
The Supreme Court determines the admissibility of an officer’s body-worn camera footage. More
Commonwealth v. Carolino, Record No. 230945 (Va. Dec. 12, 2024)
The Supreme Court of Virginia reverses the Court of Appeals sitting en banc due to appellant’s failure to preserve an issue for appeal. More
Josephson v. Commonwealth, Record No. 230856 (Va. Dec. 12, 2024)
The Supreme Court of Virginia applies the fugitive disentitlement doctrine. More
Assignments of Error
No new opinions or orders are handed down from the Supreme Court of Virginia today, so I wanted to share a helpful blog post from a fellow appellate attorney.More
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