I recently sat down with Zane Myers to discuss the differences in trial work versus appellate work, as well as the importance of and procedure for preserving error at the trial level. Click the image to hear our conversation:More
Category Archives: Error Preservation
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
Be Careful What You Ask For…
The Court of Appeals does not hand down any published civil opinions today, so let’s talk about an often overlooked aspect of error preservation: endorsements to orders. More
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
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