Rader v. Commonwealth

Opinion

COLEMAN, J.

David Rader was tried without a jury and convicted of construction fraud in violation of Code § 18.2-200.1. Rader appeals on the grounds that the evidence was insufficient to support the conviction and that the trial court erroneously admitted evidence of building code violations. We find these arguments to be without merit. Therefore, we affirm the conviction.

On August 14, 1989, Rader entered into a residential renovation contract with Stephen and Dianne Arritt, agreeing to build a deck, enlarge a bathroom, renovate a utility area, add a Florida room, and build a bedroom.…