Jimenez v. Commonwealth

Opinion

MOON, J.

The principle issue in this case is whether the evidence was sufficient to prove that Eddie Allen Jimenez was guilty of grand larceny in violation of Code § 18.2-200.1 and Code § 18.2-95 by failing “to substantially make good” advances of money for construction. Jimenez maintains that he could not be convicted under this code provision because he, in fact, expended more money on the contract than he was paid. We disagree and affirm because the evidence was sufficient to prove that Jimenez fraudulently took at least two advances of money in excess of $200 for which he promised…