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Category Archives: Criminal Law
Miles v. Commonwealth, Record No. 0288-22-2 (Va. Ct. App. July 25, 2023)
The Court of Appeals interprets Rule 5A:18 and two terms within Code § 18.2‑279, which prohibits the discharge of a firearm within an occupied building. More
King v. Commonwealth, Record No. 0397-22-1 (Va. Ct. App. June 6, 2023)
In this case, the Court of Appeals explores the limits of the Miller defense. More
Abouemara v. Commonwealth, Record No. 0284-22-2 (Va. Ct. App. June 6, 2023)
When is a bribe a bribe? More
Orndoff v. Commonwealth, Record No. 0973-21-4 (Va. Ct. App. June 6, 2023)
This case discusses under what circumstances a trial court has the power of summary contempt. More
Maust v. Commonwealth, Record No. 0505-21-4 (Va. Ct. App. May 30, 2023) (en banc)
In a seesaw of a case, the Court of Appeals sitting en banc reverses a split panel opinion, which itself had reversed the trial court judgment. More
Holman v. Commonwealth, Record No. 0629-22-2 (Va. Ct. App. Apr. 18, 2023)
Some of us may never hear this phrase again in our legal lifetimes: “The ‘ends of justice’ exception applies.” More
Bland-Henderson v. Commonwealth, Record No. 1359-21-2 (Va. Ct. App. Apr. 11, 2023)
What does the word “shall” mean? It depends on who you are… More
Khine v. Commonwealth, Record No. 0900-21-1, 75 Va. App. 435 (Sept. 13, 2022)
Facts. William Khine killed his wife in their home, then claimed that voices had commanded him to do so. Khine’s counsel asked for a psychological evaluation of Khine’s sanity at the time of the offense, so the court appointed a clinical psychologist to evaluate him. The psychologist testified at trial that at the time of…More
Ellis v. Commonwealth, Record No. 0818-21-1, 75 Va. App. 162 (July 19, 2022)
Facts. Samuel Ellis was issued a Virginia Uniform Summons, which charged him with “Driving Suspended DUI Related” in violation of Code § 18.2‑272 and “Newport News Ordinance § 26-8.” The officer checked the box indicating that Ellis was being charged with a city offense. Ellis was convicted in GDC, and, as customary, the conviction order was written…More
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