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
Category Archives: SCV Opinions
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
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
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
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