Confession obtained after invoking counsel violates 5th Amendment rights
Virginia Supreme Court · 2026-04-16 · Reversed · Impact: 75/100
Cuffee v. Commonwealth, decided by Virginia Supreme Court on April 16, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. The Supreme Court of Virginia reviewed a defendant's conviction for felony murder and relat...
Va. Supreme Court Upholds Conviction Based on Child Victim Exception
Virginia Supreme Court · 2025-06-05 · Defendant Win · Impact: 60/100
Commonwealth v. Kartozia, decided by Virginia Supreme Court on June 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court of Virginia reviewed a defendant's conviction for indecent liberties...