Case Studies

Real Virginia and EDVA outcomes in computer crimes and online solicitation of a minor cases.

Virginia Solicitation of a Minor Defense

Brooker v. Commonwealth (Va. Ct. App. 2003)

Live webcam transmission convictions affirmed – key precedent.

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Virginia Solicitation of a Minor Defense

Colbert v. Commonwealth (Va. Ct. App. 2006)

Sex-offender registration upheld even with undercover officer.

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Virginia Solicitation of a Minor Defense

Commonwealth v. Murgia (Va. Sup. Ct. 2019)

Coach-student grooming via text messages leads to conviction.

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Virginia Solicitation of a Minor Defense

Commonwealth v. Delcid (Va. Ct. App. 2020)

Miranda warnings ruled misleading – statements suppressed.

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Virginia Solicitation of a Minor Defense

Commonwealth v. Kilpatrick (Va. Sup. Ct. 2022)

Expert fantasy testimony excluded – overwhelming evidence.

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Virginia Solicitation of a Minor Defense

Mackey v. Commonwealth (Va. Ct. App. 2022)

Lesser-included offense ruling protects due process.

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Virginia Solicitation of a Minor Defense

Anthony v. Commonwealth (Va. Ct. App. 2023)

Autism sentencing relief must be properly preserved.

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Virginia Solicitation of a Minor Defense

Cribbs v. Commonwealth (Va. Ct. App. 2024)

Digital evidence chain-of-custody upheld.

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Virginia Solicitation of a Minor Defense

Cross v. Gilmore (E.D. Va. 2016)

Federal habeas statute of limitations strictly applied.

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