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procedural default rule in Virginia

7 Virginia opinions name it 1 courts 2004–2023 6 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
Clark v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 1999 · cited in 3 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2022–2023
2 sentences

2023This procedural default principle specifically requires “that the argument asserted on appeal be the same as the contemporaneous argument at trial.” Bethea v. Commonwealth, 297 Va. 730 , 743 (2019); see Clark v. Commonwealth, 30 Va. App. 406, 411-12 (1999) (preserving one specific argument as to the sufficiency of the evidence does not allow argument on appeal regarding other sufficiency issues not raised at trial).

2022This procedural default principle - 31 - specifically requires “that the argument asserted on appeal be the same as the contemporaneous argument at trial.” Bethea v. Commonwealth, 297 Va. 730 , 743 (2019); see Clark v. Commonwealth, 30 Va. App. 406, 411-12 (1999) (preserving one specific argument as to the sufficiency of the evidence does not allow argument on appeal regarding other sufficiency issues not raised at trial).

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Townes v. Commonwealthgreen
va · 1987 · cited in 3 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2022–2023
2 sentences

2023But the procedural-default rule “applies equally to both pro se litigants and those who are represented by counsel.” Newsome v. Newsome, 18 Va. App. 22, 24-25 (1994); see also Townes v. Commonwealth, 234 Va. 307, 319 (1987) (explaining that a litigant “who represents himself is no less bound by the rules of procedure and substantive law than a [litigant] represented by counsel” (quoting Church v. Commonwealth, 230 Va. 208, 213 (1985))).

2022A “defendant who represents himself is no less bound by the rules of procedure and substantive law than a defendant represented by counsel.” Townes v. Commonwealth, 234 Va. 307, 319 (1987) (quoting Church v. Commonwealth, 230 Va. 208, 213 (1985)).

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Church v. Commonwealthgreen
va · 1985 · cited in 3 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2022–2023
2 sentences

2023But the procedural-default rule “applies equally to both pro se litigants and those who are represented by counsel.” Newsome v. Newsome, 18 Va. App. 22, 24-25 (1994); see also Townes v. Commonwealth, 234 Va. 307, 319 (1987) (explaining that a litigant “who represents himself is no less bound by the rules of procedure and substantive law than a [litigant] represented by counsel” (quoting Church v. Commonwealth, 230 Va. 208, 213 (1985))).

2022A “defendant who represents himself is no less bound by the rules of procedure and substantive law than a defendant represented by counsel.” Townes v. Commonwealth, 234 Va. 307, 319 (1987) (quoting Church v. Commonwealth, 230 Va. 208, 213 (1985)).

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Newsome v. Newsomegreen
vactapp · 1994 · cited in 3 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2022–2023
2 sentences

2023But the procedural-default rule “applies equally to both pro se litigants and those who are represented by counsel.” Newsome v. Newsome, 18 Va. App. 22, 24-25 (1994); see also Townes v. Commonwealth, 234 Va. 307, 319 (1987) (explaining that a litigant “who represents himself is no less bound by the rules of procedure and substantive law than a [litigant] represented by counsel” (quoting Church v. Commonwealth, 230 Va. 208, 213 (1985))).

2022Accordingly, the procedural-default rule “applies equally to both pro se litigants and those who are represented by counsel.” Newsome v. Newsome, 18 Va. App. 22, 24-25 (1994).

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Morrison v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004We reserve this exception for 5 See also Dowden v. Commonwealth, 260 Va. 459, 469 , 536 S.E.2d 437, 442 (2000); Black v. Commonwealth, 222 Va. 838, 842 , 284 S.E.2d 608, 610 (1981); Mughrabi v. Commonwealth, 38 Va. App. 538, 548 , 567 S.E.2d 542, 546 (2002); Morrison v. Commonwealth, 37 Va. App. 273, 284 , 557 S.E.2d 724, 730 (2002). -9- “extraordinary situations” where the defendant can prove a clear, substantial, and material miscarriage of justice.

2004We reserve this exception for 5 See also Dowden v. Commonwealth, 260 Va. 459, 469 , 536 S.E.2d 437, 442 (2000); Black v. Commonwealth, 222 Va. 838, 842 , 284 S.E.2d 608, 610 (1981); Mughrabi v. Commonwealth, 38 Va. App. 538, 548 , 567 S.E.2d 542, 546 (2002); Morrison v. Commonwealth, 37 Va. App. 273, 284 , 557 S.E.2d 724, 730 (2002). -9- “extraordinary situations” where the defendant can prove a clear, substantial, and material miscarriage of justice.

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Mughrabi v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004We reserve this exception for 5 See also Dowden v. Commonwealth, 260 Va. 459, 469 , 536 S.E.2d 437, 442 (2000); Black v. Commonwealth, 222 Va. 838, 842 , 284 S.E.2d 608, 610 (1981); Mughrabi v. Commonwealth, 38 Va. App. 538, 548 , 567 S.E.2d 542, 546 (2002); Morrison v. Commonwealth, 37 Va. App. 273, 284 , 557 S.E.2d 724, 730 (2002). -9- “extraordinary situations” where the defendant can prove a clear, substantial, and material miscarriage of justice.

2004We reserve this exception for 5 See also Dowden v. Commonwealth, 260 Va. 459, 469 , 536 S.E.2d 437, 442 (2000); Black v. Commonwealth, 222 Va. 838, 842 , 284 S.E.2d 608, 610 (1981); Mughrabi v. Commonwealth, 38 Va. App. 538, 548 , 567 S.E.2d 542, 546 (2002); Morrison v. Commonwealth, 37 Va. App. 273, 284 , 557 S.E.2d 724, 730 (2002). -9- “extraordinary situations” where the defendant can prove a clear, substantial, and material miscarriage of justice.

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Black v. Commonwealthgreen
va · 1981 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004We reserve this exception for 5 See also Dowden v. Commonwealth, 260 Va. 459, 469 , 536 S.E.2d 437, 442 (2000); Black v. Commonwealth, 222 Va. 838, 842 , 284 S.E.2d 608, 610 (1981); Mughrabi v. Commonwealth, 38 Va. App. 538, 548 , 567 S.E.2d 542, 546 (2002); Morrison v. Commonwealth, 37 Va. App. 273, 284 , 557 S.E.2d 724, 730 (2002). -9- “extraordinary situations” where the defendant can prove a clear, substantial, and material miscarriage of justice.

2004We reserve this exception for 5 See also Dowden v. Commonwealth, 260 Va. 459, 469 , 536 S.E.2d 437, 442 (2000); Black v. Commonwealth, 222 Va. 838, 842 , 284 S.E.2d 608, 610 (1981); Mughrabi v. Commonwealth, 38 Va. App. 538, 548 , 567 S.E.2d 542, 546 (2002); Morrison v. Commonwealth, 37 Va. App. 273, 284 , 557 S.E.2d 724, 730 (2002). -9- “extraordinary situations” where the defendant can prove a clear, substantial, and material miscarriage of justice.

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Dowden v. Commonwealthgreen
va · 2000 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004We reserve this exception for 5 See also Dowden v. Commonwealth, 260 Va. 459, 469 , 536 S.E.2d 437, 442 (2000); Black v. Commonwealth, 222 Va. 838, 842 , 284 S.E.2d 608, 610 (1981); Mughrabi v. Commonwealth, 38 Va. App. 538, 548 , 567 S.E.2d 542, 546 (2002); Morrison v. Commonwealth, 37 Va. App. 273, 284 , 557 S.E.2d 724, 730 (2002). -9- “extraordinary situations” where the defendant can prove a clear, substantial, and material miscarriage of justice.

2004We reserve this exception for 5 See also Dowden v. Commonwealth, 260 Va. 459, 469 , 536 S.E.2d 437, 442 (2000); Black v. Commonwealth, 222 Va. 838, 842 , 284 S.E.2d 608, 610 (1981); Mughrabi v. Commonwealth, 38 Va. App. 538, 548 , 567 S.E.2d 542, 546 (2002); Morrison v. Commonwealth, 37 Va. App. 273, 284 , 557 S.E.2d 724, 730 (2002). -9- “extraordinary situations” where the defendant can prove a clear, substantial, and material miscarriage of justice.

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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.

Statutes the citing opinions construe

VA § Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-253.1 (3) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-253.2 (3) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-47 (3) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-57.2 (3) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-243 (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

IL 49 (1979–2026) CT 32 (1992–2025) TX 27 (1986–2026) PA 16 (2000–2024) AZ 13 (2013–2017) DE 13 (2014–2025) ID 10 (2013–2026) GA 8 (1987–2021) DC 7 (2002–2020) VA 7 (2004–2023) OH 7 (2001–2021) MO 6 (1984–2016) FL 5 (2000–2014) WV 5 (1988–2019) AL 5 (1991–2015) SC 4 (2013–2017) IN 4 (1994–2005) NE 4 (1996–2008) NV 3 (2014–2014) CO 3 (2006–2009) AR 3 (2014–2016) TN 3 (2014–2020) LA 2 (2000–2015) ME 2 (2017–2017) KY 2 (2012–2020) WA 2 (2010–2010) MD 2 (1995–2001) NJ 2 (1992–2013) OR 2 (2016–2017)

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