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laboratory analysis in Virginia

14 Virginia opinions name it 2 courts 1971–2024 1 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.

Followed or applied (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Kotteakos v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1946 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014A hospital or other medical facility record shall be admitted if attached to it is a sworn statement of the custodian thereof that the same is a true and accurate copy of the record of such hospital or other medical facility. . . . -5- When it plainly appears from the record and the evidence given at the trial that the parties have had a fair trial on the merits and substantial justice has been reached, no judgment shall be arrested or reversed . . . [f]or any . . . defect, imperfection, or omission in the record, or for any other error committed on the trial. “‘If, when all is said and done,

2014A hospital or other medical facility record shall be admitted if attached to it is a sworn statement of the custodian thereof that the same is a true and accurate copy of the record of such hospital or other medical facility. . . . -5- When it plainly appears from the record and the evidence given at the trial that the parties have had a fair trial on the merits and substantial justice has been reached, no judgment shall be arrested or reversed . . . [f]or any . . . defect, imperfection, or omission in the record, or for any other error committed on the trial. “‘If, when all is said and done,

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Clay v. Commonwealthgreen
va · 2001 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014A hospital or other medical facility record shall be admitted if attached to it is a sworn statement of the custodian thereof that the same is a true and accurate copy of the record of such hospital or other medical facility. . . . -5- When it plainly appears from the record and the evidence given at the trial that the parties have had a fair trial on the merits and substantial justice has been reached, no judgment shall be arrested or reversed . . . [f]or any . . . defect, imperfection, or omission in the record, or for any other error committed on the trial. “‘If, when all is said and done,

2014A hospital or other medical facility record shall be admitted if attached to it is a sworn statement of the custodian thereof that the same is a true and accurate copy of the record of such hospital or other medical facility. . . . -5- When it plainly appears from the record and the evidence given at the trial that the parties have had a fair trial on the merits and substantial justice has been reached, no judgment shall be arrested or reversed . . . [f]or any . . . defect, imperfection, or omission in the record, or for any other error committed on the trial. “‘If, when all is said and done,

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Schwartz v. Schwartzgreen
vactapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014A hospital or other medical facility record shall be admitted if attached to it is a sworn statement of the custodian thereof that the same is a true and accurate copy of the record of such hospital or other medical facility. . . . -5- When it plainly appears from the record and the evidence given at the trial that the parties have had a fair trial on the merits and substantial justice has been reached, no judgment shall be arrested or reversed . . . [f]or any . . . defect, imperfection, or omission in the record, or for any other error committed on the trial. “‘If, when all is said and done,

2014A hospital or other medical facility record shall be admitted if attached to it is a sworn statement of the custodian thereof that the same is a true and accurate copy of the record of such hospital or other medical facility. . . . -5- When it plainly appears from the record and the evidence given at the trial that the parties have had a fair trial on the merits and substantial justice has been reached, no judgment shall be arrested or reversed . . . [f]or any . . . defect, imperfection, or omission in the record, or for any other error committed on the trial. “‘If, when all is said and done,

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Rowland v. Com.green
va · 2011 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018Rowland v. Commonwealth, 281 Va. 396, 399 , 707 S.E.2d 331, 333 (2011). 3 The bullet entered Beasley’s left lower back and exited the right side of his abdomen.

2018Rowland v. Commonwealth, 281 Va. 396, 399 , 707 S.E.2d 331, 333 (2011). 3 The bullet entered Beasley’s left lower back and exited the right side of his abdomen.

11
Robinson v. Com.green
va · 2007 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010The circuit court had the opportunity to examine the witnesses' demeanor during their testimony, and all the evidence, including the packaging, and the baggie that contained the cocaine and baggie corners. [*] After observing Officer Coleman's testimony and examining the evidence, the circuit court made a finding of fact that there is was no variance in the descriptions of the item by Officer Coleman and the laboratory "because the officer never said that it was one rock per baggy corner." "On review, we will not disturb the factual findings of the trial court unless plainly wrong or unsupport

2010The circuit court had the opportunity to examine the witnesses' demeanor during their testimony, and all the evidence, including the packaging, and the baggie that contained the cocaine and baggie corners. [*] After observing Officer Coleman's testimony and examining the evidence, the circuit court made a finding of fact that there is was no variance in the descriptions of the item by Officer Coleman and the laboratory "because the officer never said that it was one rock per baggy corner." "On review, we will not disturb the factual findings of the trial court unless plainly wrong or unsupport

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Armstrong v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See Armstrong v. Commonwealth, 29 Va. App. 102, 110-11 , 510 S.E.2d 247, 250-51 (1999) (explaining that officers have probable cause to arrest a suspect observed holding something that, based on the officers' experience, training, and the surrounding circumstances, they believe or suspect is illegal narcotics).

2002See Armstrong v. Commonwealth, 29 Va. App. 102, 110-11 , 510 S.E.2d 247, 250-51 (1999) (explaining that officers have probable cause to arrest a suspect observed holding something that, based on the officers' experience, training, and the surrounding circumstances, they believe or suspect is illegal narcotics).

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United States v. Chadwickred
scotus · 1977 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992Laboratory analysis proved the substance to be a psilocyn mushroom. “[T]he Fourth Amendment . . . protects people from unreasonable government intrusions.” United States v. Chadwick, 433 U.S. 1, 7 (1977).

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Grinton v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992“A consensual search is reasonable if the search is within *317 the scope of the consent given.” Grinton v. Commonwealth, 14 Va. App. 846, 850 , 419 S.E.2d 860, 862 (1992).

1992“A consensual search is reasonable if the search is within *317 the scope of the consent given.” Grinton v. Commonwealth, 14 Va. App. 846, 850 , 419 S.E.2d 860, 862 (1992).

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Bowers v. Capital Equipment Co.green
va · 1971 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
1 sentence

1971Moore v. Commonwealth, 211 Va. 569, 570 , 179 S.E.2d 458, 460 (1971); Schmerber v. California, 384 U.S. 757 , 86 S.Ct. 1826 , 16 L.Ed.2d 908 (1966).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Virginia. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
Perdieu v. Blackstone Family Practice Center, Inc. green
va · 2002
1 sentence

2024The testimony in this case is that there was a physician’s order for a lab test and the nursing home didn’t carry it out. - 16 - Crawford knew the standard of care for a nurse regarding each of these situations, (2) whether she knew “what conduct conforms or fails to conform to those standards,” and (3) whether she had an “active clinical practice in either the [nursing staff’s] specialty or a related field of medicine within one year of the date of the alleged act or omission forming the basis of the action.” Perdieu, 264 Va. at 419 . i. Nurse Crawford satisfied the “knowledge” requirement.

12024–2024
Commonwealth v. Hudson green
va · 2003
2 sentences

2016As in Hudson, the jury was entitled to evaluate Carter’s “theory of innocence upon consideration of all the evidence and the reasonable inferences that flow from that evidence.” 265 Va. at 517 , 578 S.E.2d at 787 .

2016As in Hudson, the jury was entitled to evaluate Carter’s “theory of innocence upon consideration of all the evidence and the reasonable inferences that flow from that evidence.” 265 Va. at 517 , 578 S.E.2d at 787 .

12016–2016
Davis v. Washington green
scotus · 2006
2 sentences

2011The Commonwealth contends that the evidence in this case reflects that the "primary purpose" of the laboratory test was medical treatment, rather than "to prove past events potentially relevant to later criminal prosecutions." Davis, 547 U.S. at 833 , 126 S.Ct. 2266 .

2011The Commonwealth contends that the evidence in this case reflects that the "primary purpose" of the laboratory test was medical treatment, rather than "to prove past events potentially relevant to later criminal prosecutions." Davis, 547 U.S. at 833 , 126 S.Ct. 2266 .

12011–2011
Auer v. Miller neutral
va · 2005
1 sentence

2005Id. at 177, 613 S.E.2d at 423 .

12005–2005
Walton v. Commonwealth green
va · 1998
1 sentence

2002"In order to convict a person of illegal possession of an illicit drug, the Commonwealth must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused was aware of the presence and character of the drug and that the accused consciously possessed it." Walton v. Commonwealth, 255 Va. 422, 426 , 497 S.E.2d 894 , 899 (1994) (citation omitted).

12002–2002
Stockton v. Commonwealth green
va · 1984
2 sentences

1985Viewing the evidence and all reasonable inferences drawn therefrom in the light most favorable to the Commonwealth, see Stockton v. Commonwealth, 227 Va. 124, 145-46 , 314 S.E.2d 371, 385 , cert. denied, 469 U.S. 873 (1984), we hold that the evidence was sufficient to support the jury’s verdict.

1985Viewing the evidence and all reasonable inferences drawn therefrom in the light most favorable to the Commonwealth, see Stockton v. Commonwealth, 227 Va. 124, 145-46 , 314 S.E.2d 371, 385 , cert. denied, 469 U.S. 873 (1984), we hold that the evidence was sufficient to support the jury’s verdict.

11985–1985
Bottoson v. Florida green
scotus · 1984
1 sentence

1985Viewing the evidence and all reasonable inferences drawn therefrom in the light most favorable to the Commonwealth, see Stockton v. Commonwealth, 227 Va. 124, 145-46 , 314 S.E.2d 371, 385 , cert. denied, 469 U.S. 873 (1984), we hold that the evidence was sufficient to support the jury’s verdict.

11985–1985
Arnold v. Reynolds green
va · 1975
2 sentences

1980The toxicologist who conducted the analysis testified that such a content produces a condition which causes a “distracting effect on the vision” and that the eyes “have a tendency to wander back and forth until [focus] is voluntarily directed. . . .” 215 Va. at 432 , 211 S.E.2d at 47 .

1980The toxicologist who conducted the analysis testified that such a content produces a condition which causes a “distracting effect on the vision” and that the eyes “have a tendency to wander back and forth until [focus] is voluntarily directed. . . .” 215 Va. at 432 , 211 S.E.2d at 47 .

11980–1980
Schmerber v. California green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

1971Moore v. Commonwealth, 211 Va. 569, 570 , 179 S.E.2d 458, 460 (1971); Schmerber v. California, 384 U.S. 757 , 86 S.Ct. 1826 , 16 L.Ed.2d 908 (1966).

1971Moore v. Commonwealth, 211 Va. 569, 570 , 179 S.E.2d 458, 460 (1971); Schmerber v. California, 384 U.S. 757 , 86 S.Ct. 1826 , 16 L.Ed.2d 908 (1966).

11971–1971
Moore v. Commonwealth green
va · 1971
1 sentence

1971Moore v. Commonwealth, 211 Va. 569, 570 , 179 S.E.2d 458, 460 (1971); Schmerber v. California, 384 U.S. 757 , 86 S.Ct. 1826 , 16 L.Ed.2d 908 (1966).

11971–1971

Statutes the citing opinions construe

VA § Va. Code Ann. § 17.1-413 (6) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-678 (3)

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.

Where else courts name it

NY 56 (1964–2024) CA 47 (1953–2025) TX 38 (1963–2025) IL 22 (1968–2025) OH 17 (1991–2026) VA 14 (1971–2024) MS 13 (1971–2015) NJ 12 (1986–2025) NM 9 (2001–2018) IN 7 (1931–2016) GA 7 (1977–2003) MD 7 (2000–2018) MO 6 (1940–2021) MA 6 (1940–2018) CT 6 (1938–2026) FL 6 (1994–2015) DC 6 (1991–2017) WA 5 (1984–2026) NC 5 (1961–2005) PA 5 (1971–2020) KS 4 (1927–2009) TN 4 (1995–2017) WI 4 (2014–2025) AK 4 (1971–2010) MN 4 (1965–2009) AZ 3 (1983–2022) NH 3 (1974–2007) AR 3 (1994–2020) LA 3 (1997–2012) MI 3 (1971–2015) ID 2 (2016–2016) MT 2 (1978–1991) VT 2 (1996–2003) NV 2 (1992–2020) SC 2 (2001–2001) IA 2 (2008–2008) OR 2 (1982–1991)

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.

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