Commonwealth v. Douglas

By Judge Randy I. Bellows

This matter comes before the Court on Mr. Douglas’ Motion to Vacate his indictment and convictions. After careful consideration, the Court is prepared to rule on the instant motion.

Factual Background

In 1994, the defendant was first convicted of felony robbery and felony use of a sawed-off shot-gun. Subsequently, on December 6,1994, the Virginia Court of Appeals reversed the defendant’s convictions.1 On March 20,1995, the defendant was again indicted on one count of felony robbery and one count of felony use of a sawed-off shotgun in the commission of a felony. It…