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future dangerousness inquiry in Virginia

6 Virginia opinions name it 1 courts 1985–2010 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Burns v. Commonwealthgreen
va · 2001 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2002–2008
2 sentences

2008See Burns, 261 Va. at 340 , 541 S.E.2d at 893 ; Cherrix, 257 Va. at 310 , 513 S.E.2d at 653 .

2008We concluded that the proffer of testimony in Juniper did not meet these tests because none of it tied the proposed opinion testimony on future dangerousness in a prison environment to Juniper's "history and background, and the circumstances of his offense," Burns, 261 Va. at 340 , 541 S.E.2d at 893 , to Juniper's "character, history and background" or was "specific to [Juniper], relevant to his `future adaptability.'" Bell, 264 Va. at 201 , 563 S.E.2d at 714 .

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Burns v. Com.green
va · 2001 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2002–2008
2 sentences

2008It must be "evidence peculiar to a defendant's character, history and background" in order to be "relevant to the future dangerousness inquiry. . . . " Id. at 426 , 626 S.E.2d at 424 (quoting Bell, 264 Va. at 201 , 563 S.E.2d at 714 ).

2008It must be "evidence peculiar to a defendant's character, history and background" in order to be "relevant to the future dangerousness inquiry...." Id. at 426 , 626 S.E.2d at 424 (quoting Bell, 264 Va. at 201 , 563 S.E.2d at 714 ).

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Zektaw v. Com.green
va · 2009 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See Morva, 278 Va. at 350 , 683 S.E.2d at 565; Porter, 276 Va. at 247-52 , 661 S.E.2d at 437-40 ; Juniper, 271 Va. at 427 , 626 S.E.2d at 424 .

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Rollins v. Commonwealthgreen
va · 1966 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985Edmonds objected at trial to the expert qualifications of Dr. Arthur Centor, a forensic psychologist and licensed clinical psychologist with a professional practice spanning 31 years, and on appeal “renews that objection ... for the record.” We approved Dr. Centor’s qualification as an expert witness in 1966, Rollins v. Commonwealth, 207 Va. 575, 580-81 , 151 S.E.2d 622, 625-26 (1966), and we find no merit in this objection.

1985Edmonds objected at trial to the expert qualifications of Dr. Arthur Centor, a forensic psychologist and licensed clinical psychologist with a professional practice spanning 31 years, and on appeal “renews that objection ... for the record.” We approved Dr. Centor’s qualification as an expert witness in 1966, Rollins v. Commonwealth, 207 Va. 575, 580-81 , 151 S.E.2d 622, 625-26 (1966), and we find no merit in this objection.

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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 (11)

CaseCitedYears
Juniper v. Com. green
va · 2006
2 sentences

2008It must be "evidence peculiar to a defendant's character, history and background" in order to be "relevant to the future dangerousness inquiry. . . . " Id. at 426 , 626 S.E.2d at 424 (quoting Bell, 264 Va. at 201 , 563 S.E.2d at 714 ).

2008It must be "evidence peculiar to a defendant's character, history and background" in order to be "relevant to the future dangerousness inquiry...." Id. at 426 , 626 S.E.2d at 424 (quoting Bell, 264 Va. at 201 , 563 S.E.2d at 714 ).

32008–2010
Bell v. Commonwealth green
va · 2002
2 sentences

2009Significantly, however, we preferenced our holding with the acknowledgment that "we do not dispute that [the defendant's] `future adaptability' in terms of his disposition to adjust to prison life is relevant to the future dangerousness inquiry." Id.

2008It must be "evidence peculiar to a defendant's character, history and background" in order to be "relevant to the future dangerousness inquiry...." Id. at 426 , 626 S.E.2d at 424 (quoting Bell, 264 Va. at 201 , 563 S.E.2d at 714 ).

32006–2009
Cherrix v. Commonwealth green
va · 1999
2 sentences

2009In Juniper v. Commonwealth, 271 Va. 362 , 626 S.E.2d 383 , cert. denied, 549 U.S. 960 , 127 S.Ct. 397 , 166 L.Ed.2d 282 (2006), the Court held that the jury's "determination of future dangerousness revolves around an individual defendant and a specific crime." We again stressed that in admitting expert testimony as relevant in rebuttal of the Commonwealth's attempt to prove future dangerousness, "such evidence should `concern the history or experience of the defendant.'" Id. at 425-26, 626 S.E.2d at 423 (quoting Cherrix v. Commonwealth, 257 Va. 292, 310 , 513 S.E.2d 642, 653 , cert. denied, 52

2009In Juniper v. Commonwealth, 271 Va. 362 , 626 S.E.2d 383 , cert. denied, 549 U.S. 960 , 127 S.Ct. 397 , 166 L.Ed.2d 282 (2006), the Court held that the jury's "determination of future dangerousness revolves around an individual defendant and a specific crime." We again stressed that in admitting expert testimony as relevant in rebuttal of the Commonwealth's attempt to prove future dangerousness, "such evidence should `concern the history or experience of the defendant.'" Id. at 425-26, 626 S.E.2d at 423 (quoting Cherrix v. Commonwealth, 257 Va. 292, 310 , 513 S.E.2d 642, 653 , cert. denied, 52

32002–2009
Porter v. Com. green
va · 2008
2 sentences

2010See Morva, 278 Va. at 350 , 683 S.E.2d at 565; Porter, 276 Va. at 247-52 , 661 S.E.2d at 437-40 ; Juniper, 271 Va. at 427 , 626 S.E.2d at 424 .

2010See Morva, 278 Va. at 350 , 683 S.E.2d at 565; Porter, 276 Va. at 247-52 , 661 S.E.2d at 437-40 ; Juniper, 271 Va. at 427 , 626 S.E.2d at 424 .

12010–2010
Ibrahim v. New York State Department of Health green
scotus · 1999
1 sentence

2009In Juniper v. Commonwealth, 271 Va. 362 , 626 S.E.2d 383 , cert. denied, 549 U.S. 960 , 127 S.Ct. 397 , 166 L.Ed.2d 282 (2006), the Court held that the jury's "determination of future dangerousness revolves around an individual defendant and a specific crime." We again stressed that in admitting expert testimony as relevant in rebuttal of the Commonwealth's attempt to prove future dangerousness, "such evidence should `concern the history or experience of the defendant.'" Id. at 425-26, 626 S.E.2d at 423 (quoting Cherrix v. Commonwealth, 257 Va. 292, 310 , 513 S.E.2d 642, 653 , cert. denied, 52

12009–2009
Harris v. Georgia green
scotus · 1999
1 sentence

2009In Juniper v. Commonwealth, 271 Va. 362 , 626 S.E.2d 383 , cert. denied, 549 U.S. 960 , 127 S.Ct. 397 , 166 L.Ed.2d 282 (2006), the Court held that the jury's "determination of future dangerousness revolves around an individual defendant and a specific crime." We again stressed that in admitting expert testimony as relevant in rebuttal of the Commonwealth's attempt to prove future dangerousness, "such evidence should `concern the history or experience of the defendant.'" Id. at 425-26, 626 S.E.2d at 423 (quoting Cherrix v. Commonwealth, 257 Va. 292, 310 , 513 S.E.2d 642, 653 , cert. denied, 52

12009–2009
Scholl v. United States green
scotus · 1999
1 sentence

2009In Juniper v. Commonwealth, 271 Va. 362 , 626 S.E.2d 383 , cert. denied, 549 U.S. 960 , 127 S.Ct. 397 , 166 L.Ed.2d 282 (2006), the Court held that the jury's "determination of future dangerousness revolves around an individual defendant and a specific crime." We again stressed that in admitting expert testimony as relevant in rebuttal of the Commonwealth's attempt to prove future dangerousness, "such evidence should `concern the history or experience of the defendant.'" Id. at 425-26, 626 S.E.2d at 423 (quoting Cherrix v. Commonwealth, 257 Va. 292, 310 , 513 S.E.2d 642, 653 , cert. denied, 52

12009–2009
State v. Maes green
· 1923
1 sentence

2009In Juniper v. Commonwealth, 271 Va. 362 , 626 S.E.2d 383 , cert. denied, 549 U.S. 960 , 127 S.Ct. 397 , 166 L.Ed.2d 282 (2006), the Court held that the jury's "determination of future dangerousness revolves around an individual defendant and a specific crime." We again stressed that in admitting expert testimony as relevant in rebuttal of the Commonwealth's attempt to prove future dangerousness, "such evidence should `concern the history or experience of the defendant.'" Id. at 425-26, 626 S.E.2d at 423 (quoting Cherrix v. Commonwealth, 257 Va. 292, 310 , 513 S.E.2d 642, 653 , cert. denied, 52

12009–2009
Kinlaw v. Securities & Exchange Commission green
scotus · 2001
2 sentences

2008In accordance with this reasoning, the Court has previously rejected expert testimony regarding generalized "daily inmate routine [and] general prison conditions." Burns v. Commonwealth, 261 Va. 307, 338 , 541 S.E.2d 872, 892 , cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1043 , 122 S.Ct. 621 , 151 L.Ed.2d 542 (2001).

2008In accordance with this reasoning, the Court has previously rejected expert testimony regarding generalized "daily inmate routine [and] general prison conditions." Burns v. Commonwealth, 261 Va. 307 , 338, 541 S.E.2d 872 , 892, cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1043 , 122 S.Ct. 621 , 151 L.Ed.2d 542 (2001).

12008–2008
Goodson v. United States green
scotus · 2001
2 sentences

2008In accordance with this reasoning, the Court has previously rejected expert testimony regarding generalized "daily inmate routine [and] general prison conditions." Burns v. Commonwealth, 261 Va. 307, 338 , 541 S.E.2d 872, 892 , cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1043 , 122 S.Ct. 621 , 151 L.Ed.2d 542 (2001).

2008In accordance with this reasoning, the Court has previously rejected expert testimony regarding generalized "daily inmate routine [and] general prison conditions." Burns v. Commonwealth, 261 Va. 307 , 338, 541 S.E.2d 872 , 892, cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1043 , 122 S.Ct. 621 , 151 L.Ed.2d 542 (2001).

12008–2008
Knowles v. Hines green
scotus · 2001
2 sentences

2008In accordance with this reasoning, the Court has previously rejected expert testimony regarding generalized "daily inmate routine [and] general prison conditions." Burns v. Commonwealth, 261 Va. 307, 338 , 541 S.E.2d 872, 892 , cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1043 , 122 S.Ct. 621 , 151 L.Ed.2d 542 (2001).

2008In accordance with this reasoning, the Court has previously rejected expert testimony regarding generalized "daily inmate routine [and] general prison conditions." Burns v. Commonwealth, 261 Va. 307 , 338, 541 S.E.2d 872 , 892, cert. denied, 534 U.S. 1043 , 122 S.Ct. 621 , 151 L.Ed.2d 542 (2001).

12008–2008

Statutes the citing opinions construe

VA § Va. Code Ann. § 17.1-313 (5) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-31 (5)

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

TX 8 (1994–2025) VA 6 (1985–2010) OR 4 (2001–2007)

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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