Legal Opinion

Charles Allen Moffett, Jr. v. Commonwealth

Court of Appeals of Virginia

Decided March 25, 1997No. 0210964PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the Court

WILLIS, Judge.

Charles Allen Moffett, Jr. contends that he did not waive his right to be tried by a twelve person jury voluntarily and with full knowledge of his rights. We find no error and affirm the judgment of the trial court.

On June 7, 1995, Moffett was arraigned on charges of breaking and entering and grand larceny. He pleaded not guilty to each charge. The trial court then entered into a colloquy with Moffett, and the following discussion ensued:

THE COURT: Do you understand that you’re entitled to trial by jury?

MR. MOFFETT: Yes, sir.

THE COURT: You also understand that you may waive…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Williams v. FloridaSupreme Court of the United States · 1970
  2. Sisk v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Virginia · 1986
  3. Wright v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Virginia · 1987
  4. McCormick v. City of Virginia BeachCourt of Appeals of Virginia · 1987

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. Robert Daniel King, a/k/a, etc v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Virginia · 2003

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