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Wright plea in Virginia

8 Virginia opinions name it 4 courts 1998–2025 2 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Love v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Additionally, a “victim’s failure to immediately report the incident d[oes] not render his [or her] testimony inherently incredible as a matter of law.” Corvin v. Commonwealth, 13 Va. App. 296, 299 (1991); see, e.g., Love v. Commonwealth, 18 Va. App. 84, 90 (1994) (holding that a seven-year delay in reporting did not render the victim’s testimony inherently incredible).

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Corvin v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Additionally, a “victim’s failure to immediately report the incident d[oes] not render his [or her] testimony inherently incredible as a matter of law.” Corvin v. Commonwealth, 13 Va. App. 296, 299 (1991); see, e.g., Love v. Commonwealth, 18 Va. App. 84, 90 (1994) (holding that a seven-year delay in reporting did not render the victim’s testimony inherently incredible).

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Buchanan v. Doegreen
va · 1993 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008In Paul v. Paul, 214 Va. 651 , 203 S.E.2d 123 (1974), we stated that "[t]he law effective when the contract is made is as much a part of the contract as if incorporated therein." Id. at 653 , 203 S.E.2d at 125 ; accord Buchanan v. Doe, 246 Va. 67 , 72, 431 S.E.2d 289 , 292 (1993); Marriott v. Harris, 235 Va. 199 , 215, 368 S.E.2d 225 , 233 (1988); Harbour Gate Owners' Ass'n, Inc. v. Berg, 232 Va. 98 , 105, 348 S.E.2d 252 , 257 (1986); Maxey v. American Cas.

2008In Paul v. Paul, 214 Va. 651 , 203 S.E.2d 123 (1974), we stated that "[t]he law effective when the contract is made is as much a part of the contract as if incorporated therein." Id. at 653 , 203 S.E.2d at 125 ; accord Buchanan v. Doe, 246 Va. 67 , 72, 431 S.E.2d 289 , 292 (1993); Marriott v. Harris, 235 Va. 199 , 215, 368 S.E.2d 225 , 233 (1988); Harbour Gate Owners' Ass'n, Inc. v. Berg, 232 Va. 98 , 105, 348 S.E.2d 252 , 257 (1986); Maxey v. American Cas.

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Hughes v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003In denying Wright’s claim, the Court characterized Thomas as “[holding] that the Constitution does not require transfer hearings or additional procedural safeguards for juveniles tried for capital offenses.” Id. at 183, 427 S.E.2d at 384 ; see Novak v. Commonwealth, 20 Va.App. 373, 382-83 , 457 S.E.2d 402, 406-07 (1995) (under version of transfer statute providing that “ ‘the court may certify the child without making the [amenability to treatment] finding’ ” when “ ‘the alleged delinquent act is armed robbery, rape ... or murder,’ ” holding that certification based solely on fact that charged

2003In denying Wright’s claim, the Court characterized Thomas as “[holding] that the Constitution does not require transfer hearings or additional procedural safeguards for juveniles tried for capital offenses.” Id. at 183, 427 S.E.2d at 384 ; see Novak v. Commonwealth, 20 Va.App. 373, 382-83 , 457 S.E.2d 402, 406-07 (1995) (under version of transfer statute providing that “ ‘the court may certify the child without making the [amenability to treatment] finding’ ” when “ ‘the alleged delinquent act is armed robbery, rape ... or murder,’ ” holding that certification based solely on fact that charged

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Ohree v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See Ohree, 26 Va. App. at 308 , 494 S.E.2d at 488 ; Fisher v. Commonwealth, 16 Va. App. 447, 454 , 431 S.E.2d 886, 890 (1993).

2003See Ohree, 26 Va. App. at 308 , 494 S.E.2d at 488 ; Fisher v. Commonwealth, 16 Va. App. 447, 454 , 431 S.E.2d 886, 890 (1993).

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Novak v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003In denying Wright’s claim, the Court characterized Thomas as “[holding] that the Constitution does not require transfer hearings or additional procedural safeguards for juveniles tried for capital offenses.” Id. at 183, 427 S.E.2d at 384 ; see Novak v. Commonwealth, 20 Va.App. 373, 382-83 , 457 S.E.2d 402, 406-07 (1995) (under version of transfer statute providing that “ ‘the court may certify the child without making the [amenability to treatment] finding’ ” when “ ‘the alleged delinquent act is armed robbery, rape ... or murder,’ ” holding that certification based solely on fact that charged

2003In denying Wright’s claim, the Court characterized Thomas as “[holding] that the Constitution does not require transfer hearings or additional procedural safeguards for juveniles tried for capital offenses.” Id. at 183, 427 S.E.2d at 384 ; see Novak v. Commonwealth, 20 Va.App. 373, 382-83 , 457 S.E.2d 402, 406-07 (1995) (under version of transfer statute providing that “ ‘the court may certify the child without making the [amenability to treatment] finding’ ” when “ ‘the alleged delinquent act is armed robbery, rape ... or murder,’ ” holding that certification based solely on fact that charged

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Fisher v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See Ohree, 26 Va. App. at 308 , 494 S.E.2d at 488 ; Fisher v. Commonwealth, 16 Va. App. 447, 454 , 431 S.E.2d 886, 890 (1993).

2003See Ohree, 26 Va. App. at 308 , 494 S.E.2d at 488 ; Fisher v. Commonwealth, 16 Va. App. 447, 454 , 431 S.E.2d 886, 890 (1993).

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Burns v. Johnsongreen
va · 1995 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Burns v. Johnson, 250 Va. 41, 44 , 458 S.E.2d 448, 450, 825 (1995).

1998Burns v. Johnson, 250 Va. 41, 44 , 458 S.E.2d 448, 450, 825 (1995).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Wright v. Com. green
va · 2008
2 sentences

2025The Court noted that “the provisions of both Code sections constituted a part of Wright’s plea agreement as though they were incorporated therein,” so “the plea agreement necessarily included the suspended sentence and post-release supervision as a matter of law.” Id. at 81-82 .

2025Accordingly, the circuit court’s imposition of these additional terms “did not alter or modify the terms of the parties’ plea agreement.” Id. at 82 .

12025–2025
HARBOUR GATE OWNERS'ASS'N, INC. v. Berg green
va · 1986
1 sentence

2008In Paul v. Paul, 214 Va. 651 , 203 S.E.2d 123 (1974), we stated that "[t]he law effective when the contract is made is as much a part of the contract as if incorporated therein." Id. at 653 , 203 S.E.2d at 125 ; accord Buchanan v. Doe, 246 Va. 67 , 72, 431 S.E.2d 289 , 292 (1993); Marriott v. Harris, 235 Va. 199 , 215, 368 S.E.2d 225 , 233 (1988); Harbour Gate Owners' Ass'n, Inc. v. Berg, 232 Va. 98 , 105, 348 S.E.2d 252 , 257 (1986); Maxey v. American Cas.

12008–2008
Triplett v. Commonwealth green
va · 1972
2 sentences

2008It does not contain the actual motion made by the prosecutor, but it does show that the assistant Commonwealth's attorney replied "No, sir" when the trial court asked whether he had a response to Wright's objection to the motion for nolle prosequi. [3] The trial court acquitted Wright of this charge. [4] While we cite Triplett v. Commonwealth, 212 Va. 649 , 186 S.E.2d 16 (1972), for the broad legal proposition that the deprivation of a preliminary hearing is, if anything, a statutory-not a constitutional-error, the Triplett case is significantly different from that before us.

2008It does not contain the actual motion made by the prosecutor, but it does show that the assistant Commonwealth's attorney replied "No, sir" when the trial court asked whether he had a response to Wright's objection to the motion for nolle prosequi. [3] The trial court acquitted Wright of this charge. [4] While we cite Triplett v. Commonwealth, 212 Va. 649 , 186 S.E.2d 16 (1972), for the broad legal proposition that the deprivation of a preliminary hearing is, if anything, a statutory-not a constitutional-error, the Triplett case is significantly different from that before us.

12008–2008
Marriott v. Harris green
va · 1988
2 sentences

2008In Paul v. Paul, 214 Va. 651 , 203 S.E.2d 123 (1974), we stated that "[t]he law effective when the contract is made is as much a part of the contract as if incorporated therein." Id. at 653 , 203 S.E.2d at 125 ; accord Buchanan v. Doe, 246 Va. 67 , 72, 431 S.E.2d 289 , 292 (1993); Marriott v. Harris, 235 Va. 199 , 215, 368 S.E.2d 225 , 233 (1988); Harbour Gate Owners' Ass'n, Inc. v. Berg, 232 Va. 98 , 105, 348 S.E.2d 252 , 257 (1986); Maxey v. American Cas.

2008In Paul v. Paul, 214 Va. 651 , 203 S.E.2d 123 (1974), we stated that "[t]he law effective when the contract is made is as much a part of the contract as if incorporated therein." Id. at 653 , 203 S.E.2d at 125 ; accord Buchanan v. Doe, 246 Va. 67 , 72, 431 S.E.2d 289 , 292 (1993); Marriott v. Harris, 235 Va. 199 , 215, 368 S.E.2d 225 , 233 (1988); Harbour Gate Owners' Ass'n, Inc. v. Berg, 232 Va. 98 , 105, 348 S.E.2d 252 , 257 (1986); Maxey v. American Cas.

12008–2008
Harbour Gate Owners' Ass'n v. Berg green
va · 1986
1 sentence

2008In Paul v. Paul, 214 Va. 651 , 203 S.E.2d 123 (1974), we stated that "[t]he law effective when the contract is made is as much a part of the contract as if incorporated therein." Id. at 653 , 203 S.E.2d at 125 ; accord Buchanan v. Doe, 246 Va. 67 , 72, 431 S.E.2d 289 , 292 (1993); Marriott v. Harris, 235 Va. 199 , 215, 368 S.E.2d 225 , 233 (1988); Harbour Gate Owners' Ass'n, Inc. v. Berg, 232 Va. 98 , 105, 348 S.E.2d 252 , 257 (1986); Maxey v. American Cas.

12008–2008
Paul v. Paul green
va · 1974
2 sentences

2008In Paul v. Paul, 214 Va. 651 , 203 S.E.2d 123 (1974), we stated that "[t]he law effective when the contract is made is as much a part of the contract as if incorporated therein." Id. at 653 , 203 S.E.2d at 125 ; accord Buchanan v. Doe, 246 Va. 67 , 72, 431 S.E.2d 289 , 292 (1993); Marriott v. Harris, 235 Va. 199 , 215, 368 S.E.2d 225 , 233 (1988); Harbour Gate Owners' Ass'n, Inc. v. Berg, 232 Va. 98 , 105, 348 S.E.2d 252 , 257 (1986); Maxey v. American Cas.

2008In Paul v. Paul, 214 Va. 651 , 203 S.E.2d 123 (1974), we stated that "[t]he law effective when the contract is made is as much a part of the contract as if incorporated therein." Id. at 653 , 203 S.E.2d at 125 ; accord Buchanan v. Doe, 246 Va. 67 , 72, 431 S.E.2d 289 , 292 (1993); Marriott v. Harris, 235 Va. 199 , 215, 368 S.E.2d 225 , 233 (1988); Harbour Gate Owners' Ass'n, Inc. v. Berg, 232 Va. 98 , 105, 348 S.E.2d 252 , 257 (1986); Maxey v. American Cas.

12008–2008
Gupton v. Quicke green
va · 1994
2 sentences

2006In Wright v. Webb, 234, Va. 527, 533, 362 S.E.2d 919 (1987), the Court recognized a narrow exception to the general rule set forth above, holding that “a business invitor, whose method of business does not attract or provide a climate for assaultive crimes, does not have a duty to take measures to protect an invitee against a criminal assault unless he knows that criminal assaults against persons are occurring, or are about to occur, on the premises which indicate an imminent probability of harm to an invitee.” (Emphasis added.) In Gupton v. Quicke, 247 Va. 362 , 442 S.E.2d 658 (1994), the Sup

2006In Wright v. Webb, 234, Va. 527, 533, 362 S.E.2d 919 (1987), the Court recognized a narrow exception to the general rule set forth above, holding that “a business invitor, whose method of business does not attract or provide a climate for assaultive crimes, does not have a duty to take measures to protect an invitee against a criminal assault unless he knows that criminal assaults against persons are occurring, or are about to occur, on the premises which indicate an imminent probability of harm to an invitee.” (Emphasis added.) In Gupton v. Quicke, 247 Va. 362 , 442 S.E.2d 658 (1994), the Sup

12006–2006
Wright v. Webb green
va · 1987
2 sentences

2006In Wright v. Webb, 234, Va. 527, 533, 362 S.E.2d 919 (1987), the Court recognized a narrow exception to the general rule set forth above, holding that “a business invitor, whose method of business does not attract or provide a climate for assaultive crimes, does not have a duty to take measures to protect an invitee against a criminal assault unless he knows that criminal assaults against persons are occurring, or are about to occur, on the premises which indicate an imminent probability of harm to an invitee.” (Emphasis added.) In Gupton v. Quicke, 247 Va. 362 , 442 S.E.2d 658 (1994), the Sup

2006In Wright v. Webb, 234, Va. 527, 533, 362 S.E.2d 919 (1987), the Court recognized a narrow exception to the general rule set forth above, holding that “a business invitor, whose method of business does not attract or provide a climate for assaultive crimes, does not have a duty to take measures to protect an invitee against a criminal assault unless he knows that criminal assaults against persons are occurring, or are about to occur, on the premises which indicate an imminent probability of harm to an invitee.” (Emphasis added.) In Gupton v. Quicke, 247 Va. 362 , 442 S.E.2d 658 (1994), the Sup

12006–2006
Wright v. Commonwealth green
va · 1993
1 sentence

2003In denying Wright’s claim, the Court characterized Thomas as “[holding] that the Constitution does not require transfer hearings or additional procedural safeguards for juveniles tried for capital offenses.” Id. at 183, 427 S.E.2d at 384 ; see Novak v. Commonwealth, 20 Va.App. 373, 382-83 , 457 S.E.2d 402, 406-07 (1995) (under version of transfer statute providing that “ ‘the court may certify the child without making the [amenability to treatment] finding’ ” when “ ‘the alleged delinquent act is armed robbery, rape ... or murder,’ ” holding that certification based solely on fact that charged

12003–2003

Statutes the citing opinions construe

VA § Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-32 (4) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 17.1-413 (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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