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...
Statements Admitted After Invoking Counsel Not Voluntary
Virginia Supreme Court · 2025-09-25 · Reversed · Impact: 75/100
Orndoff v. Commonwealth, decided by Virginia Supreme Court on September 25, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The Supreme Court of Virginia considered whether a defendant's statements made during ...