Webb v. Commonwealth

Opinion

KOONTZ, J.

Jamie Allen Webb (Webb) appeals his conviction for shoplifting under Code § 18.2-103. On appeal, Webb contends that the trial court erred in enhancing his punishment under the provisions of Code § 18.2-104(b). Relying on Sargent v. Commonwealth, 5 Va. App. 143, 360 S.E.2d 895 (1987), Webb alleges that the trial court erred in using prior, uncounseled convictions and subsequent, counseled convictions to enhance his punishment. Because the record shows that in enhancing the punishment level the trial court relied solely upon two prior, counseled convictions, we affirm.

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