Browse Virginia Supreme Court's 2026 caseload. 9 opinions with AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
Court strikes down "no-hire" clause in settlement agreement as unlawful restraint on trade.
Butcher v. General R.V. Center, Inc., decided by Virginia Supreme Court on April 23, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a "no-hire" clause in a settlement agr...
Supreme Court Denies Appeal on Warrantless Vehicle Search
Fergeson v. Commonwealth (ORDER), decided by Virginia Supreme Court on April 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Fergeson, sought to appeal a circuit court's denial of his mo...
Virginia Supreme Court Upholds Burglary Conviction, Admitting Prior Convictions
Commonwealth v. Fayne, decided by Virginia Supreme Court on April 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court of Virginia reviewed a defendant's conviction for statutory burglary ...
Statements to Police Deemed Voluntary, Conviction Affirmed
Commonwealth v. Richerson, decided by Virginia Supreme Court on April 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court of Virginia affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the...
Crossing fog line provides reasonable suspicion for DUI stop
Blow v. Commonwealth, decided by Virginia Supreme Court on April 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court of Virginia reviewed a defendant's conviction for driving under the in...
Virginia Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Informant Tip
Commonwealth v. Knight-Walker, decided by Virginia Supreme Court on April 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court of Virginia affirmed the trial court's denial of the defendan...
Confession obtained after invoking counsel violates 5th Amendment rights
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...
Malicious wounding conviction doesn't qualify for ACCA enhancement
Stevens v. Jurnigan, decided by Virginia Supreme Court on April 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a defendant's prior conviction for a "crime of violence"...
Probable Cause for No-Knock Warrant Upheld
Thibault Enterprises, LLC v. Yost, decided by Virginia Supreme Court on April 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a "no-knock" warrant was supported by suff...
CaseLawBrief tracks 9 opinions from Virginia Supreme Court in 2026. This includes published and unpublished decisions.
The most common legal topics were: Fourth Amendment Search And Seizure (4 cases), Warrantless Vehicle Searches (2 cases), Automobile Exception To The Warrant Requirement (2 cases), Contract Law (1 cases), Restraint Of Trade (1 cases).
Outcomes: Plaintiff Win: 1, Defendant Win: 7, Reversed: 1.