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33 Virginia opinions name it 1 courts 2000–2025 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
Bass v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2025Determining the “‘admissibility of evidence is within the discretion of the trial court,’ and an appellate court will not reject such decision absent an ‘abuse of discretion.’” Williams v. Commonwealth, 71 Va. App. 462 , 487 (2020) (quoting Tirado v. Commonwealth, 296 Va. 15 , 26 (2018)). “[T]o the extent the trial court makes an error of law in the admission of evidence, ‘an abuse of discretion occurs,’” Abney v. Commonwealth, 51 Va. App. 337, 345 (2008) (quoting Bass v. Commonwealth, 31 Va. App. 373, 382 (2000)), and thus, “evidentiary issues presenting a ‘question of law’ are ‘reviewed de n 2025Determining the “‘admissibility of evidence is within the discretion of the trial court,’ and an appellate court will not reject such decision absent an ‘abuse of discretion.’” Williams v. Commonwealth, 71 Va. App. 462 , 487 (2020) (quoting Tirado v. Commonwealth, 296 Va. 15 , 26 (2018)). “[T]o the extent the trial court makes an error of law in the admission of evidence, ‘an abuse of discretion occurs,’” Abney v. Commonwealth, 51 Va. App. 337, 345 (2008) (quoting Bass v. Commonwealth, 31 Va. App. 373, 382 (2000)), and thus, “evidentiary issues presenting a ‘question of law’ are ‘reviewed de n | 26 | 26 |
Abney v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2025Determining the “‘admissibility of evidence is within the discretion of the trial court,’ and an appellate court will not reject such decision absent an ‘abuse of discretion.’” Williams v. Commonwealth, 71 Va. App. 462 , 487 (2020) (quoting Tirado v. Commonwealth, 296 Va. 15 , 26 (2018)). “[T]o the extent the trial court makes an error of law in the admission of evidence, ‘an abuse of discretion occurs,’” Abney v. Commonwealth, 51 Va. App. 337, 345 (2008) (quoting Bass v. Commonwealth, 31 Va. App. 373, 382 (2000)), and thus, “evidentiary issues presenting a ‘question of law’ are ‘reviewed de n 2022“However, to the extent the trial court makes an error of law in the admission of evidence, ‘an abuse of discretion occurs.’” Id. (quoting Abney v. Commonwealth, 51 Va. App. 337, 345 (2008)). | 10 | 10 |
Michels v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2025Determining the “‘admissibility of evidence is within the discretion of the trial court,’ and an appellate court will not reject such decision absent an ‘abuse of discretion.’” Williams v. Commonwealth, 71 Va. App. 462 , 487 (2020) (quoting Tirado v. Commonwealth, 296 Va. 15 , 26 (2018)). “[T]o the extent the trial court makes an error of law in the admission of evidence, ‘an abuse of discretion occurs,’” Abney v. Commonwealth, 51 Va. App. 337, 345 (2008) (quoting Bass v. Commonwealth, 31 Va. App. 373, 382 (2000)), and thus, “evidentiary issues presenting a ‘question of law’ are ‘reviewed de n 2020Runyon v. Commonwealth, 29 Va. App. 573, 576 (1999). “[T]o the extent the trial court makes an error of law in the admission of evidence, ‘an abuse of discretion occurs,’” Abney v. Commonwealth, 51 Va. App. 337, 345 (2008) (quoting Bass v. Commonwealth, 31 Va. App. 373, 382 (2000)), and thus, “evidentiary issues presenting a ‘question of law’ are ‘reviewed de novo by this Court,’” id. (quoting Michels v. Commonwealth, 47 Va. App. 461, 465 (2006)). | 7 | 8 |
Taylor v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2001See Taylor v. Commonwealth, 28 Va. App. 1, 9 , 502 S.E.2d 113, 117 (1998) (en banc). 2001See Taylor v. Commonwealth, 28 Va. App. 1, 9 , 502 S.E.2d 113, 117 (1998) (en banc). | 2 | 2 |
Runyon v. Commonwealthgreen1 sentence2020Runyon v. Commonwealth, 29 Va. App. 573, 576 (1999). “[T]o the extent the trial court makes an error of law in the admission of evidence, ‘an abuse of discretion occurs,’” Abney v. Commonwealth, 51 Va. App. 337, 345 (2008) (quoting Bass v. Commonwealth, 31 Va. App. 373, 382 (2000)), and thus, “evidentiary issues presenting a ‘question of law’ are ‘reviewed de novo by this Court,’” id. (quoting Michels v. Commonwealth, 47 Va. App. 461, 465 (2006)). | 1 | 1 |
Brown v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2012Accordingly, “‘such evidentiary issues presenting a question of law are reviewed de novo by this Court.’” Id. at 112-13 , 676 S.E.2d at 328 (citation omitted). 2012“However, ‘when the trial court makes an error of law’ in the admission of evidence, ‘an abuse of discretion occurs.’” Id. (citation omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Lovitt v. Warden, Sussex I State Prisongreen2 sentences2007“We review [appellant’s claim] under settled constitutional principles concerning the disclosure of exculpatory evidence.” Lovitt v. Warden, 266 Va. 216, 244 , 585 S.E.2d 801, 817 (2003). 2007“We review [appellant’s claim] under settled constitutional principles concerning the disclosure of exculpatory evidence.” Lovitt v. Warden, 266 Va. 216, 244 , 585 S.E.2d 801, 817 (2003). | 1 | 1 |
Steven Lawrence Sykes v. Commonwealth of Virginiagreen2 sentences2007We begin with the premise that a conviction under Code § 18.2-181, known as the bad check statute, requires proof of, among other things, ‘“the fraudulent intent of the drawer of the check.”’ Sykes v. Commonwealth, 42 Va. App. 581, 586 , 593 S.E.2d 545, 548 (2004) (quoting Sylvestre v. Commonwealth, 10 Va. App. 253, 258 , 391 S.E.2d 336, 339 (1990)). 2007We begin with the premise that a conviction under Code § 18.2-181, known as the bad check statute, requires proof of, among other things, ‘“the fraudulent intent of the drawer of the check.”’ Sykes v. Commonwealth, 42 Va. App. 581, 586 , 593 S.E.2d 545, 548 (2004) (quoting Sylvestre v. Commonwealth, 10 Va. App. 253, 258 , 391 S.E.2d 336, 339 (1990)). | 1 | 1 |
Sylvestre v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2007We begin with the premise that a conviction under Code § 18.2-181, known as the bad check statute, requires proof of, among other things, ‘“the fraudulent intent of the drawer of the check.”’ Sykes v. Commonwealth, 42 Va. App. 581, 586 , 593 S.E.2d 545, 548 (2004) (quoting Sylvestre v. Commonwealth, 10 Va. App. 253, 258 , 391 S.E.2d 336, 339 (1990)). 2007We begin with the premise that a conviction under Code § 18.2-181, known as the bad check statute, requires proof of, among other things, ‘“the fraudulent intent of the drawer of the check.”’ Sykes v. Commonwealth, 42 Va. App. 581, 586 , 593 S.E.2d 545, 548 (2004) (quoting Sylvestre v. Commonwealth, 10 Va. App. 253, 258 , 391 S.E.2d 336, 339 (1990)). | 1 | 1 |
Cross v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2007See also Cross v. Commonwealth, 49 Va. App. 484, 494 , 642 S.E.2d 763, 768 (2007). -3- when the trial court makes an error of law, an abuse of discretion occurs.” Bass v. Commonwealth, 31 Va. App. 373, 382 , 523 S.E.2d 534, 539 (2000). 2007See also Cross v. Commonwealth, 49 Va. App. 484, 494 , 642 S.E.2d 763, 768 (2007). -3- when the trial court makes an error of law, an abuse of discretion occurs.” Bass v. Commonwealth, 31 Va. App. 373, 382 , 523 S.E.2d 534, 539 (2000). | 1 | 1 |
Gonzales v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2006“However, ‘by definition, when the trial court makes an error of law, an abuse of discretion occurs.’ ” Gonzales v. Commonwealth, 45 Va.App. 375, 380 , 611 S.E.2d 616, 618 (2005) (en banc) (quoting Bass v. Commonwealth, 31 Va.App. 373, 382 , 523 S.E.2d 534, 539 (2000)). 2006“However, ‘by definition, when the trial court makes an error of law, an abuse of discretion occurs.’ ” Gonzales v. Commonwealth, 45 Va.App. 375, 380 , 611 S.E.2d 616, 618 (2005) (en banc) (quoting Bass v. Commonwealth, 31 Va.App. 373, 382 , 523 S.E.2d 534, 539 (2000)). | 1 | 1 |
Yarborough v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2006“Absent clear evidence to the contrary in the record, the judgment of a trial court comes to us on appeal with a presumption that the law was correctly applied.... ” Yarborough v. Commonwealth, 217 Va. 971, 978 , 234 S.E.2d 286, 291 (1977). 2006“Absent clear evidence to the contrary in the record, the judgment of a trial court comes to us on appeal with a presumption that the law was correctly applied.... ” Yarborough v. Commonwealth, 217 Va. 971, 978 , 234 S.E.2d 286, 291 (1977). | 1 | 1 |
Lewis v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2006However, "[b]y definition, when the trial court makes an error of law, an abuse of discretion occurs." Bass v. Commonwealth, 31 Va.App. 373, 382 , 523 S.E.2d 534, 539 (2000). *698 Evidence that an accused has committed other crimes, "by showing that the accused has a criminal propensity, tends to reverse his presumption of innocence of the crime on trial." Lewis v. Commonwealth, 225 Va. 497, 502 , 303 S.E.2d 890, 893 (1983). 2006However, "[b]y definition, when the trial court makes an error of law, an abuse of discretion occurs." Bass v. Commonwealth, 31 Va.App. 373, 382 , 523 S.E.2d 534, 539 (2000). *698 Evidence that an accused has committed other crimes, "by showing that the accused has a criminal propensity, tends to reverse his presumption of innocence of the crime on trial." Lewis v. Commonwealth, 225 Va. 497, 502 , 303 S.E.2d 890, 893 (1983). | 1 | 1 |
Garcia v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2004Hearsay is “an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted.” Garcia v. Commonwealth, 21 Va. App. 445, 450 , 464 S.E.2d 563, 565 (1995) (en banc). 2004Hearsay is “an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted.” Garcia v. Commonwealth, 21 Va. App. 445, 450 , 464 S.E.2d 563, 565 (1995) (en banc). | 1 | 1 |
Rollins v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2003"In determining whether the trial court made an error of law, 'we review the trial court's statutory interpretations and legal conclusions de novo.'" Rollins v. Commonwealth, 37 Va. App. 73, 78-79 , 554 S.E.2d 99, 102 (2001) (quoting Timbers v. Commonwealth, 28 Va. App. 187, 193 , 503 S.E.2d 233, 236 (1998)). 2003"In determining whether the trial court made an error of law, 'we review the trial court's statutory interpretations and legal conclusions de novo.'" Rollins v. Commonwealth, 37 Va. App. 73, 78-79 , 554 S.E.2d 99, 102 (2001) (quoting Timbers v. Commonwealth, 28 Va. App. 187, 193 , 503 S.E.2d 233, 236 (1998)). | 1 | 1 |
Timbers v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2003"In determining whether the trial court made an error of law, 'we review the trial court's statutory interpretations and legal conclusions de novo.'" Rollins v. Commonwealth, 37 Va. App. 73, 78-79 , 554 S.E.2d 99, 102 (2001) (quoting Timbers v. Commonwealth, 28 Va. App. 187, 193 , 503 S.E.2d 233, 236 (1998)). 2003"In determining whether the trial court made an error of law, 'we review the trial court's statutory interpretations and legal conclusions de novo.'" Rollins v. Commonwealth, 37 Va. App. 73, 78-79 , 554 S.E.2d 99, 102 (2001) (quoting Timbers v. Commonwealth, 28 Va. App. 187, 193 , 503 S.E.2d 233, 236 (1998)). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Virginia. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Crest v. Commonwealth
green
2 sentences2016At trial, Creamer specifically stated “he would not object to the Commonwealth’s request ‘to prohibit [Davis] from testifying for impeachment of the Commonwealth’s witnesses . . . .” Id. at 203 , 767 S.E.2d at 234 . 2016At trial, Creamer specifically stated “he would not object to the Commonwealth’s request ‘to prohibit [Davis] from testifying for impeachment of the Commonwealth’s witnesses . . . .” Id. at 203 , 767 S.E.2d at 234 . | 3 | 2016–2016 |
Jason N. Creamer v. Commonwealth of Virginia
green
2 sentences2016At trial, Creamer specifically stated “he would not object to the Commonwealth’s request ‘to prohibit [Davis] from testifying for impeachment of the Commonwealth’s witnesses . . . .” Id. at 203 , 767 S.E.2d at 234 . 2016At trial, Creamer specifically stated “he would not object to the Commonwealth’s request ‘to prohibit [Davis] from testifying for impeachment of the Commonwealth’s witnesses . . . .” Id. at 203 , 767 S.E.2d at 234 . | 3 | 2016–2016 |
Tynes v. Commonwealth
green
2 sentences2024“However, ‘when the trial court makes an error of law’ in the admission of evidence, ‘an abuse of discretion occurs.’” Id. (quoting Bass v. Commonwealth, 31 Va. App. 373, 382 (2000)). 2022“However, to the extent the trial court makes an error of law in the admission of evidence, ‘an abuse of discretion occurs.’” Id. (quoting Abney v. Commonwealth, 51 Va. App. 337, 345 (2008)). | 2 | 2022–2024 |
Tirado v. Commonwealth
green
1 sentence2025Determining the “‘admissibility of evidence is within the discretion of the trial court,’ and an appellate court will not reject such decision absent an ‘abuse of discretion.’” Williams v. Commonwealth, 71 Va. App. 462 , 487 (2020) (quoting Tirado v. Commonwealth, 296 Va. 15 , 26 (2018)). “[T]o the extent the trial court makes an error of law in the admission of evidence, ‘an abuse of discretion occurs,’” Abney v. Commonwealth, 51 Va. App. 337, 345 (2008) (quoting Bass v. Commonwealth, 31 Va. App. 373, 382 (2000)), and thus, “evidentiary issues presenting a ‘question of law’ are ‘reviewed de n | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Woodard v. Commonwealth
green
1 sentence2025To the extent this analysis requires interpretation of “statute[s] or the Rules of the Supreme Court, these are questions of law . . . review[ed] de novo.” Commonwealth v. Herring, 288 Va. 59 , 66 (2014) (quoting Woodard v. Commonwealth, 287 Va. 276 , 280 (2014)). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Brady v. Maryland
green
1 sentence2009Parker maintains that the Commonwealth was required under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny to disclose the nature and circumstances surrounding Rosalyn’s arrest. | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Blain v. Commonwealth
green
2 sentences2005"However, `by definition, when the trial court makes an error of law, an abuse of discretion occurs.'" Id. (quoting Bass v. Commonwealth, 31 Va.App. 373, 382 , 523 S.E.2d 534, 539 (2000)). 2005“However, ‘by definition, when the trial court makes an error of law, an abuse of discretion occurs.’ ” Id. (quoting Bass v. Commonwealth, 31 Va.App. 373, 382 , 523 S.E.2d 534, 539 (2000)). | 1 | 2005–2005 |
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.