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marital privilege in Virginia

10 Virginia opinions name it 1 courts 1996–2016 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.

Followed or applied (19)

CaseFollowedCited
Thomas v. Thomasgreen
vactapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See Thomas v. Thomas, 40 Va. App. 639, 644 , 580 S.E.2d 503, 505 (2003) (“The credibility of the witnesses and the weight accorded the evidence are matters solely for the fact finder who has the opportunity to see and hear that evidence as it is presented.”).

2004See Thomas v. Thomas, 40 Va. App. 639, 644 , 580 S.E.2d 503, 505 (2003) (“The credibility of the witnesses and the weight accorded the evidence are matters solely for the fact finder who has the opportunity to see and hear that evidence as it is presented.”).

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Servis v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See Servis v. Commonwealth, 6 Va. App. 507, 525 , 371 S.E.2d 156, 165 (1988).

2013See Servis v. Commonwealth, 6 Va. App. 507, 525 , 371 S.E.2d 156, 165 (1988).

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Sandoval v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010“The credibility of the witnesses and the weight accorded the evidence are matters solely for the fact finder who has the opportunity to see and hear that evidence as it is presented.” Sandoval v. Commonwealth, 20 Va. App. 133, 138 , 455 S.E.2d 730, 732 (1995).

2010“The credibility of the witnesses and the weight accorded the evidence are matters solely for the fact finder who has the opportunity to see and hear that evidence as it is presented.” Sandoval v. Commonwealth, 20 Va. App. 133, 138 , 455 S.E.2d 730, 732 (1995).

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Cunningham v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Appellant’s position is also inconsistent with the principle that, “The Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination is a personal privilege of the testifying witness and not the defendant who is being tried but is not testifying.” Cunningham v. Commonwealth, 2 Va.App. 358, 367 , 344 S.E.2d 389, 394 (1986) (Benton, J., concurring) (citing Rogers v. United States, 340 U.S. 367, 371 , 71 S.Ct. 438, 441 , 95 L.Ed. 344 (1951)).

2007Appellant’s position is also inconsistent with the principle that, “The Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination is a personal privilege of the testifying witness and not the defendant who is being tried but is not testifying.” Cunningham v. Commonwealth, 2 Va.App. 358, 367 , 344 S.E.2d 389, 394 (1986) (Benton, J., concurring) (citing Rogers v. United States, 340 U.S. 367, 371 , 71 S.Ct. 438, 441 , 95 L.Ed. 344 (1951)).

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People v. Dolph-Hostettergreen
michctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007Id. at 255.

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Blackman v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Cf. Blackman v. Commonwealth, 45 Va.App. 633, 641 , 613 S.E.2d 460, 464-65 (2005) (applying principle to privilege against self-incrimination). .

2006Cf. Blackman v. Commonwealth, 45 Va.App. 633, 641 , 613 S.E.2d 460, 464-65 (2005) (applying principle to privilege against self-incrimination). .

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Cheng v. Commonwealthgreen
va · 1990 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Cf. Blackman v. Commonwealth, 45 Va.App. 633, 641 , 613 S.E.2d 460, 464-65 (2005) (applying principle to privilege against self-incrimination). [6] Gary Pryor also challenges the manner in which the preliminary hearing testimony was read to the jury, which he characterizes as an impermissible "reenactment." Under Virginia law, however, the "manner of the introduction of evidence" involves a core aspect of the trial court's discretion, "`and in the absence of abuse of this discretion resulting in prejudice to [the] defendant's case,' the court's ruling will not be reversed on appeal." Cheng v.

2006Cf. Blackman v. Commonwealth, 45 Va.App. 633, 641 , 613 S.E.2d 460, 464-65 (2005) (applying principle to privilege against self-incrimination). [6] Gary Pryor also challenges the manner in which the preliminary hearing testimony was read to the jury, which he characterizes as an impermissible "reenactment." Under Virginia law, however, the "manner of the introduction of evidence" involves a core aspect of the trial court's discretion, "`and in the absence of abuse of this discretion resulting in prejudice to [the] defendant's case,' the court's ruling will not be reversed on appeal." Cheng v.

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Virginian Railway Co. v. Londongreen
va · 1927 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Cf. Blackman v. Commonwealth, 45 Va.App. 633, 641 , 613 S.E.2d 460, 464-65 (2005) (applying principle to privilege against self-incrimination). [6] Gary Pryor also challenges the manner in which the preliminary hearing testimony was read to the jury, which he characterizes as an impermissible "reenactment." Under Virginia law, however, the "manner of the introduction of evidence" involves a core aspect of the trial court's discretion, "`and in the absence of abuse of this discretion resulting in prejudice to [the] defendant's case,' the court's ruling will not be reversed on appeal." Cheng v.

2006Cf. Blackman v. Commonwealth, 45 Va.App. 633, 641 , 613 S.E.2d 460, 464-65 (2005) (applying principle to privilege against self-incrimination). [6] Gary Pryor also challenges the manner in which the preliminary hearing testimony was read to the jury, which he characterizes as an impermissible "reenactment." Under Virginia law, however, the "manner of the introduction of evidence" involves a core aspect of the trial court's discretion, "`and in the absence of abuse of this discretion resulting in prejudice to [the] defendant's case,' the court's ruling will not be reversed on appeal." Cheng v.

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Dean v. Deangreen
vactapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See id. at 17-18 , 396 S.E.2d at 689 ; Dean v. Dean, 8 Va. App. 143, 146 , 379 S.E.2d 742, 744 (1989). "'Where the evidence for and against the presumption are equal the presumption will prevail.'" Lambert v. Lambert, 6 Va. App. 94, 101 , 367 S.E.2d 184, 188 (1988) (quoting Rowe v. Rowe, 144 - 5 - Va. 816, 822, 130 S.E. 771, 772 (1925)).

1999See id. at 17-18 , 396 S.E.2d at 689 ; Dean v. Dean, 8 Va. App. 143, 146 , 379 S.E.2d 742, 744 (1989). "'Where the evidence for and against the presumption are equal the presumption will prevail.'" Lambert v. Lambert, 6 Va. App. 94, 101 , 367 S.E.2d 184, 188 (1988) (quoting Rowe v. Rowe, 144 - 5 - Va. 816, 822, 130 S.E. 771, 772 (1925)).

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Lambert v. Lambertgreen
vactapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See id. at 17-18 , 396 S.E.2d at 689 ; Dean v. Dean, 8 Va. App. 143, 146 , 379 S.E.2d 742, 744 (1989). "'Where the evidence for and against the presumption are equal the presumption will prevail.'" Lambert v. Lambert, 6 Va. App. 94, 101 , 367 S.E.2d 184, 188 (1988) (quoting Rowe v. Rowe, 144 - 5 - Va. 816, 822, 130 S.E. 771, 772 (1925)).

1999See id. at 17-18 , 396 S.E.2d at 689 ; Dean v. Dean, 8 Va. App. 143, 146 , 379 S.E.2d 742, 744 (1989). "'Where the evidence for and against the presumption are equal the presumption will prevail.'" Lambert v. Lambert, 6 Va. App. 94, 101 , 367 S.E.2d 184, 188 (1988) (quoting Rowe v. Rowe, 144 - 5 - Va. 816, 822, 130 S.E. 771, 772 (1925)).

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Rowe v. Rowegreen
vactapp · 1925 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See id. at 17-18 , 396 S.E.2d at 689 ; Dean v. Dean, 8 Va. App. 143, 146 , 379 S.E.2d 742, 744 (1989). "'Where the evidence for and against the presumption are equal the presumption will prevail.'" Lambert v. Lambert, 6 Va. App. 94, 101 , 367 S.E.2d 184, 188 (1988) (quoting Rowe v. Rowe, 144 - 5 - Va. 816, 822, 130 S.E. 771, 772 (1925)).

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Stainback v. Stainbackgreen
vactapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See id. at 17-18 , 396 S.E.2d at 689 ; Dean v. Dean, 8 Va. App. 143, 146 , 379 S.E.2d 742, 744 (1989). "'Where the evidence for and against the presumption are equal the presumption will prevail.'" Lambert v. Lambert, 6 Va. App. 94, 101 , 367 S.E.2d 184, 188 (1988) (quoting Rowe v. Rowe, 144 - 5 - Va. 816, 822, 130 S.E. 771, 772 (1925)).

1999See id. at 17-18 , 396 S.E.2d at 689 ; Dean v. Dean, 8 Va. App. 143, 146 , 379 S.E.2d 742, 744 (1989). "'Where the evidence for and against the presumption are equal the presumption will prevail.'" Lambert v. Lambert, 6 Va. App. 94, 101 , 367 S.E.2d 184, 188 (1988) (quoting Rowe v. Rowe, 144 - 5 - Va. 816, 822, 130 S.E. 771, 772 (1925)).

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Grant v. Commonwealthgreen
va · 1982 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996In determining whether the marital privilege of Code § 19.2-271.2 applies to information provided in a police investigation, we must first determine the scope of the legislature’s directive that the privilege applies only in a “criminal case.” To do so, we must “view the entire body of legislation and the statutory scheme to determine the ‘true intention of each part.’ In construing statutes, courts should give the fullest possible effect to the legislative intent embodied in the entire statutory enactment.” Virginia Real Estate Bd. v. Clay, 9 Va.App. 152, 157 , 384 S.E.2d 622, 625 (1989) (cit

1996In determining whether the marital privilege of Code § 19.2-271.2 applies to information provided in a police investigation, we must first determine the scope of the legislature’s directive that the privilege applies only in a “criminal case.” To do so, we must “view the entire body of legislation and the statutory scheme to determine the ‘true intention of each part.’ In construing statutes, courts should give the fullest possible effect to the legislative intent embodied in the entire statutory enactment.” Virginia Real Estate Bd. v. Clay, 9 Va.App. 152, 157 , 384 S.E.2d 622, 625 (1989) (cit

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Creech v. Commonwealthgreen
va · 1991 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See, e.g., Creech, 242 Va. at 386 , 410 S.E.2d at 651 (trial); Stewart, 219 Va. at 891 , 252 S.E.2d at 332 (trial); *628 Jenkins v. Commonwealth, 219 Va. 764, 767 , 250 S.E.2d 763, 765 (1979) (trial).

1996See, e.g., Creech, 242 Va. at 386 , 410 S.E.2d at 651 (trial); Stewart, 219 Va. at 891 , 252 S.E.2d at 332 (trial); *628 Jenkins v. Commonwealth, 219 Va. 764, 767 , 250 S.E.2d 763, 765 (1979) (trial).

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Jenkins v. Commonwealthgreen
va · 1979 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See, e.g., Creech, 242 Va. at 386 , 410 S.E.2d at 651 (trial); Stewart, 219 Va. at 891 , 252 S.E.2d at 332 (trial); *628 Jenkins v. Commonwealth, 219 Va. 764, 767 , 250 S.E.2d 763, 765 (1979) (trial).

1996See, e.g., Creech, 242 Va. at 386 , 410 S.E.2d at 651 (trial); Stewart, 219 Va. at 891 , 252 S.E.2d at 332 (trial); *628 Jenkins v. Commonwealth, 219 Va. 764, 767 , 250 S.E.2d 763, 765 (1979) (trial).

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Virginia Real Estate Board v. Claygreen
vactapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996In determining whether the marital privilege of Code § 19.2-271.2 applies to information provided in a police investigation, we must first determine the scope of the legislature’s directive that the privilege applies only in a “criminal case.” To do so, we must “view the entire body of legislation and the statutory scheme to determine the ‘true intention of each part.’ In construing statutes, courts should give the fullest possible effect to the legislative intent embodied in the entire statutory enactment.” Virginia Real Estate Bd. v. Clay, 9 Va.App. 152, 157 , 384 S.E.2d 622, 625 (1989) (cit

1996In determining whether the marital privilege of Code § 19.2-271.2 applies to information provided in a police investigation, we must first determine the scope of the legislature’s directive that the privilege applies only in a “criminal case.” To do so, we must “view the entire body of legislation and the statutory scheme to determine the ‘true intention of each part.’ In construing statutes, courts should give the fullest possible effect to the legislative intent embodied in the entire statutory enactment.” Virginia Real Estate Bd. v. Clay, 9 Va.App. 152, 157 , 384 S.E.2d 622, 625 (1989) (cit

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Stewart v. Commonwealthgreen
va · 1979 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See, e.g., Creech, 242 Va. at 386 , 410 S.E.2d at 651 (trial); Stewart, 219 Va. at 891 , 252 S.E.2d at 332 (trial); *628 Jenkins v. Commonwealth, 219 Va. 764, 767 , 250 S.E.2d 763, 765 (1979) (trial).

1996See, e.g., Creech, 242 Va. at 386 , 410 S.E.2d at 651 (trial); Stewart, 219 Va. at 891 , 252 S.E.2d at 332 (trial); *628 Jenkins v. Commonwealth, 219 Va. 764, 767 , 250 S.E.2d 763, 765 (1979) (trial).

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Virginia Beach v. BOARD OF SUP'RSgreen
va · 1993 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996In determining whether the marital privilege of Code § 19.2-271.2 applies to information provided in a police investigation, we must first determine the scope of the legislature’s directive that the privilege applies only in a “criminal case.” To do so, we must “view the entire body of legislation and the statutory scheme to determine the ‘true intention of each part.’ In construing statutes, courts should give the fullest possible effect to the legislative intent embodied in the entire statutory enactment.” Virginia Real Estate Bd. v. Clay, 9 Va.App. 152, 157 , 384 S.E.2d 622, 625 (1989) (cit

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Arnold v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996“On appeal, the burden is on appellant to show, considering the evidence in the light most favorable to the Commonwealth, that the denial of the motion to suppress constituted reversible error.” Arnold v. Commonwealth, 17 Va.App. 313, 317 , 437 S.E.2d 235, 238 (1993).

1996“On appeal, the burden is on appellant to show, considering the evidence in the light most favorable to the Commonwealth, that the denial of the motion to suppress constituted reversible error.” Arnold v. Commonwealth, 17 Va.App. 313, 317 , 437 S.E.2d 235, 238 (1993).

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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 (9)

CaseCitedYears
Crawford v. Washington green
scotus · 2004
2 sentences

2016Id. at 40-41 , 124 S.Ct. at 1357-58 .

2016Id. at 40-41 , 124 S.Ct. at 1357-58 .

12016–2016
Dietz v. Dietz green
vactapp · 1993
2 sentences

2013Furthermore this Court “will not search the record for errors in order to interpret the appellant’s 1 While wife argued husband never testified that the CDs were his separate property, it is clear from his testimony that he considered them as such. 2 While the exhibit indicates that CDs were acquired after the final separation, neither party argues that the marital presumption does not apply pursuant to Dietz v. Dietz, 17 Va. App. 203 , 436 S.E.2d 463 (1993), and we will not raise the issue sua sponte.

2013Furthermore this Court “will not search the record for errors in order to interpret the appellant’s 1 While wife argued husband never testified that the CDs were his separate property, it is clear from his testimony that he considered them as such. 2 While the exhibit indicates that CDs were acquired after the final separation, neither party argues that the marital presumption does not apply pursuant to Dietz v. Dietz, 17 Va. App. 203 , 436 S.E.2d 463 (1993), and we will not raise the issue sua sponte.

12013–2013
Fitzgerald v. Bass green
vactapp · 1988
2 sentences

2013Nor is it this Court’s “function to comb through the record . . . in order to ferret-out for ourselves the validity of [appellant’s] claims.” Fitzgerald v. Bass, 6 Va. App. 38 , 56 n.7, 366 S.E.2d 615 , 625 n.7 (1988) (en banc).

2013Nor is it this Court’s “function to comb through the record . . . in order to ferret-out for ourselves the validity of [appellant’s] claims.” Fitzgerald v. Bass, 6 Va. App. 38 , 56 n.7, 366 S.E.2d 615 , 625 n.7 (1988) (en banc).

12013–2013
Taylor v. Taylor green
vactapp · 1990
2 sentences

2009Husband further testified that his separate wealth was the parties’ primary source of income during their marriage. 6 Wife points to Taylor v. Taylor, 9 Va. App. 341 , 387 S.E.2d 797 (1990), in support of her contention that husband’s bare testimony is insufficient to rebut the marital presumption.

2009Husband further testified that his separate wealth was the parties’ primary source of income during their marriage. 6 Wife points to Taylor v. Taylor, 9 Va. App. 341 , 387 S.E.2d 797 (1990), in support of her contention that husband’s bare testimony is insufficient to rebut the marital presumption.

12009–2009
Calder v. Bull green
scotus · 1798
1 sentence

2007Calder, 3 U.S. at 390 .

12007–2007
Rogers v. United States green
scotus · 1951
2 sentences

2007Appellant’s position is also inconsistent with the principle that, “The Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination is a personal privilege of the testifying witness and not the defendant who is being tried but is not testifying.” Cunningham v. Commonwealth, 2 Va.App. 358, 367 , 344 S.E.2d 389, 394 (1986) (Benton, J., concurring) (citing Rogers v. United States, 340 U.S. 367, 371 , 71 S.Ct. 438, 441 , 95 L.Ed. 344 (1951)).

2007Appellant’s position is also inconsistent with the principle that, “The Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination is a personal privilege of the testifying witness and not the defendant who is being tried but is not testifying.” Cunningham v. Commonwealth, 2 Va.App. 358, 367 , 344 S.E.2d 389, 394 (1986) (Benton, J., concurring) (citing Rogers v. United States, 340 U.S. 367, 371 , 71 S.Ct. 438, 441 , 95 L.Ed. 344 (1951)).

12007–2007
Trammel v. United States green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

1996In determining whether the marital privilege of Code § 19.2-271.2 applies to information provided in a police investigation, we must first determine the scope of the legislature’s directive that the privilege applies only in a “criminal case.” To do so, we must “view the entire body of legislation and the statutory scheme to determine the ‘true intention of each part.’ In construing statutes, courts should give the fullest possible effect to the legislative intent embodied in the entire statutory enactment.” Virginia Real Estate Bd. v. Clay, 9 Va.App. 152, 157 , 384 S.E.2d 622, 625 (1989) (cit

1996In determining whether the marital privilege of Code § 19.2-271.2 applies to information provided in a police investigation, we must first determine the scope of the legislature’s directive that the privilege applies only in a “criminal case.” To do so, we must “view the entire body of legislation and the statutory scheme to determine the ‘true intention of each part.’ In construing statutes, courts should give the fullest possible effect to the legislative intent embodied in the entire statutory enactment.” Virginia Real Estate Bd. v. Clay, 9 Va.App. 152, 157 , 384 S.E.2d 622, 625 (1989) (cit

11996–1996
Brown v. Commonwealth green
va · 1982
1 sentence

1996In determining whether the marital privilege of Code § 19.2-271.2 applies to information provided in a police investigation, we must first determine the scope of the legislature’s directive that the privilege applies only in a “criminal case.” To do so, we must “view the entire body of legislation and the statutory scheme to determine the ‘true intention of each part.’ In construing statutes, courts should give the fullest possible effect to the legislative intent embodied in the entire statutory enactment.” Virginia Real Estate Bd. v. Clay, 9 Va.App. 152, 157 , 384 S.E.2d 622, 625 (1989) (cit

11996–1996
City of Virginia Beach v. Board of Supervisors of Mecklenburg County green
va · 1993
1 sentence

1996In determining whether the marital privilege of Code § 19.2-271.2 applies to information provided in a police investigation, we must first determine the scope of the legislature’s directive that the privilege applies only in a “criminal case.” To do so, we must “view the entire body of legislation and the statutory scheme to determine the ‘true intention of each part.’ In construing statutes, courts should give the fullest possible effect to the legislative intent embodied in the entire statutory enactment.” Virginia Real Estate Bd. v. Clay, 9 Va.App. 152, 157 , 384 S.E.2d 622, 625 (1989) (cit

11996–1996

Statutes the citing opinions construe

VA § Va. Code Ann. § 17.1-413 (6) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 20-107.3 (6) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 20-107.1 (5) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-61 (3) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-271.2 (3) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-398 (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

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