Computer Crimes Case Studies

Real Virginia and EDVA outcomes in computer crimes, child pornography, online solicitation of a minor, and cyber offenses.

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

Landmark webcam and live transmission solicitation case under § 18.2-374.3.

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

Sex-offender registration upheld for online solicitation with undercover officer.

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

Coach-student grooming via text messages leads to conviction.

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

Defective Miranda warnings result in suppression of statements.

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

Expert fantasy testimony excluded – strong circumstantial evidence.

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

Important ruling on lesser-included offenses and due process.

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

Autism sentencing relief under § 19.2-303.6 must be properly preserved.

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

Digital evidence chain-of-custody upheld in multi-platform case.

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

Federal habeas statute of limitations strictly applied.

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Commonwealth v. Taylor

Child pornography charges dismissed after forensic malware challenge.

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Wallace v. Commonwealth

Court clarifies intentional unauthorized access requirement in digital crimes.

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