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5 Virginia opinions name it 1 courts 2000–2010 0 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Virginia courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Schmitt v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2010In Virginia, "the death penalty may not be imposed unless the trier of fact finds one or both of the two aggravating factors that we have referred to as `vileness' and `future dangerousness.'" Schmitt v. *272 Commonwealth, 262 Va. 127, 149 , 547 S.E.2d 186, 201 (2001), cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1094 , 122 S.Ct. 840 , 151 L.Ed.2d 719 (2002). 2010In Virginia, "the death penalty may not be imposed unless the trier of fact finds one or both of the two aggravating factors that we have referred to as `vileness' and `future dangerousness.'" Schmitt v. *272 Commonwealth, 262 Va. 127, 149 , 547 S.E.2d 186, 201 (2001), cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1094 , 122 S.Ct. 840 , 151 L.Ed.2d 719 (2002). | 2 | 2 |
Yeatts v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2000Under Code § 19.2-264.2, the death penalty may not be imposed unless the trier of fact finds one or both of the two aggravating factors that we have referred to as “future dangerousness” and “vileness.” Roach, 251 Va. at 347 , 468 S.E.2d at 111-12 ; Yeatts v. Commonwealth, 242 Va. 121, 139 , 410 S.E.2d 254, 265 (1991), cert. denied, 503 U.S. 946 (1992). 2000Under Code § 19.2-264.2, the death penalty may not be imposed unless the trier of fact finds one or both of the two aggravating factors that we have referred to as “future dangerousness” and “vileness.” Roach, 251 Va. at 347 , 468 S.E.2d at 111-12 ; Yeatts v. Commonwealth, 242 Va. 121, 139 , 410 S.E.2d 254, 265 (1991), cert. denied, 503 U.S. 946 (1992). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Virginia. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Roach v. Commonwealth
green
2 sentences2001Under Code § 19.2-264.2, the death penalty may not be imposed unless the trier of fact finds one or both of the two aggravating factors that we have referred to as "vileness" and "future dangerousness." Lovitt, 260 Va. at 516 , 537 S.E.2d at 30 878; Roach v. Commonwealth, 251 Va. 324, 347 , 468 S.E.2d 98, 111-12 , cert. denied, 519 U.S. 951 (1996). 2001Under Code § 19.2-264.2, the death penalty may not be imposed unless the trier of fact finds one or both of the two aggravating factors that we have referred to as "vileness" and "future dangerousness." Lovitt, 260 Va. at 516 , 537 S.E.2d at 30 878; Roach v. Commonwealth, 251 Va. 324, 347 , 468 S.E.2d 98, 111-12 , cert. denied, 519 U.S. 951 (1996). | 3 | 2000–2001 |
Schmitt v. Virginia
green
2 sentences2010In Virginia, "the death penalty may not be imposed unless the trier of fact finds one or both of the two aggravating factors that we have referred to as `vileness' and `future dangerousness.'" Schmitt v. *272 Commonwealth, 262 Va. 127, 149 , 547 S.E.2d 186, 201 (2001), cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1094 , 122 S.Ct. 840 , 151 L.Ed.2d 719 (2002). 2009We disagree with the Commonwealth on this issue. "[T]he death penalty may not be imposed unless the trier of fact finds one or both of *934 the two aggravating factors that we have referred to as `vileness' and `future dangerousness.'" Schmitt v. Commonwealth, 262 Va. 127, 149 , 547 S.E.2d 186, 201 (2001), cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1094 , 122 S.Ct. 840 , 151 L.Ed.2d 719 (2002). | 2 | 2009–2010 |
Enos v. Texas
green
2 sentences2010In Virginia, "the death penalty may not be imposed unless the trier of fact finds one or both of the two aggravating factors that we have referred to as `vileness' and `future dangerousness.'" Schmitt v. *272 Commonwealth, 262 Va. 127, 149 , 547 S.E.2d 186, 201 (2001), cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1094 , 122 S.Ct. 840 , 151 L.Ed.2d 719 (2002). 2009We disagree with the Commonwealth on this issue. "[T]he death penalty may not be imposed unless the trier of fact finds one or both of *934 the two aggravating factors that we have referred to as `vileness' and `future dangerousness.'" Schmitt v. Commonwealth, 262 Va. 127, 149 , 547 S.E.2d 186, 201 (2001), cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1094 , 122 S.Ct. 840 , 151 L.Ed.2d 719 (2002). | 2 | 2009–2010 |
Edwards v. United States District Court for the District of Columbia
green
2 sentences2010In Virginia, "the death penalty may not be imposed unless the trier of fact finds one or both of the two aggravating factors that we have referred to as `vileness' and `future dangerousness.'" Schmitt v. *272 Commonwealth, 262 Va. 127, 149 , 547 S.E.2d 186, 201 (2001), cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1094 , 122 S.Ct. 840 , 151 L.Ed.2d 719 (2002). 2009We disagree with the Commonwealth on this issue. "[T]he death penalty may not be imposed unless the trier of fact finds one or both of *934 the two aggravating factors that we have referred to as `vileness' and `future dangerousness.'" Schmitt v. Commonwealth, 262 Va. 127, 149 , 547 S.E.2d 186, 201 (2001), cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1094 , 122 S.Ct. 840 , 151 L.Ed.2d 719 (2002). | 2 | 2009–2010 |
Vest v. Commissioner
green
2 sentences2001Under Code § 19.2-264.2, the death penalty may not be imposed unless the trier of fact finds one or both of the two aggravating factors that we have referred to as "vileness" and "future dangerousness." Lovitt, 260 Va. at 516 , 537 S.E.2d at 30 878; Roach v. Commonwealth, 251 Va. 324, 347 , 468 S.E.2d 98, 111-12 , cert. denied, 519 U.S. 951 (1996). 2000Under Code § 19.2-264.2, the death penalty may not be imposed unless the trier of fact finds one or both of the two aggravating factors that we have referred to as “vileness” and “future dangerousness.” Lovitt, 260 Va. at 516 , 537 S.E.2d at 878 ; Roach v. Commonwealth, 251 Va. 324, 347 , 468 S.E.2d 98, 111-12 , cert. denied, 519 U.S. 951 (1996). | 2 | 2000–2001 |
Lovitt v. Commonwealth
green
2 sentences2001Under Code § 19.2-264.2, the death penalty may not be imposed unless the trier of fact finds one or both of the two aggravating factors that we have referred to as "vileness" and "future dangerousness." Lovitt, 260 Va. at 516 , 537 S.E.2d at 30 878; Roach v. Commonwealth, 251 Va. 324, 347 , 468 S.E.2d 98, 111-12 , cert. denied, 519 U.S. 951 (1996). 2001Under Code § 19.2-264.2, the death penalty may not be imposed unless the trier of fact finds one or both of the two aggravating factors that we have referred to as "vileness" and "future dangerousness." Lovitt, 260 Va. at 516 , 537 S.E.2d at 30 878; Roach v. Commonwealth, 251 Va. 324, 347 , 468 S.E.2d 98, 111-12 , cert. denied, 519 U.S. 951 (1996). | 2 | 2000–2001 |
Ring v. Arizona
green
2 sentences2009Specifically, Prieto argued that the two aggravating factors are elements of the offense that must be found beyond a reasonable doubt by a unanimous jury, pursuant to Ring v. Arizona, 536 U.S. 584 , 122 S.Ct. 2428 , 153 L.Ed.2d 556 (2002). 2009Specifically, Prieto argued that the two aggravating factors are elements of the offense that must be found beyond a reasonable doubt by a unanimous jury, pursuant to Ring v. Arizona, 536 U.S. 584 , 122 S.Ct. 2428 , 153 L.Ed.2d 556 (2002). | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Parziale v. United States
green
1 sentence2000Under Code § 19.2-264.2, the death penalty may not be imposed unless the trier of fact finds one or both of the two aggravating factors that we have referred to as “future dangerousness” and “vileness.” Roach, 251 Va. at 347 , 468 S.E.2d at 111-12 ; Yeatts v. Commonwealth, 242 Va. 121, 139 , 410 S.E.2d 254, 265 (1991), cert. denied, 503 U.S. 946 (1992). | 1 | 2000–2000 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.