In this, one of two opinions released today, the Supreme Court of Virginia case addresses the interpretation of Virginia Code § 19.2-306.1, which governs how courts may sentence individuals who violate probation terms. More
Category Archives: SCV Opinions
Poulson v. Commonwealth, Record No. 240081 (Va. Apr. 10, 2025)
The Supreme Court of Virginia releases two opinions today, both criminal cases. In this case, the Court affirms warrantless arrests on home curtilage are constitutional when officers are lawfully present and have probable cause. More
West Virginia & Appalachian Laborers’ District Council v. State Corporation Commission, Record No. 240315 (Va. Mar. 27, 2025)
The Supreme Court of Virginia issues one opinion today in which it addresses an appeal by the West Virginia & Appalachian Laborers’ District Council challenging the State Corporation Commission’s approval of certificates of public convenience and necessity for Sycamore Cross Solar LLC’s proposed 240-megawatt solar facility. More
Welsh v. Commonwealth, Record No. 230800 (Va. Mar. 20, 2025)
In today’s sole opinion from the Supreme Court of Virginia, the Court reversed a defendant’s murder convictions, finding that the trial court improperly excluded critical expert testimony that could have influenced the jury’s decision. More
Amazon Logistics, Inc. v. Virginia Employment Commission, Record No. 230865 (Va. March 6, 2025)
The Supreme Court of Virginia issues only one published order today in which it affirms that Amazon Flex drivers are employees rather than independent contractors, though the ruling hinges entirely on procedural missteps rather than substantive worker classification principles. More
Commonwealth v. Wilkerson, Record No. 230914 (Va. Feb. 20, 2025)
The Supreme Court of Virginia releases one opinion today in which it reviews a conviction for possession of a controlled substance. More
Cappe v. Commonwealth, Record No. 240055 (Va. Feb. 13, 2025) (order)
Today the Supreme Court hands down a lone order. More
Boyette v. Sprouse, Record No. 240135 (Va. Jan. 23, 2025) (order)
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
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
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