Hampton v. Commonwealth

FRANK, Judge.

Corey Wendell Hampton (appellant) was convicted in a bench trial of grand larceny of an automobile in violation of Code § 18.2-95. On appeal, he contends the evidence was insufficient to support the conviction. We agree and reverse the judgment of the trial court.

I. BACKGROUND

William Bruce, III, testified that he drove Troy Tarpley, Jose Piggott, and appellant to Rivermont Apartments on July 22, 1998. Tarpley and appellant exited the vehicle while Piggott remained in the car with Bruce. A group of people approached the car. Someone approached the passenger side and argued with…