Glenn v. Commonwealth

HUMPHREYS, Judge.

Keith I. Glenn (“Glenn”) appeals his convictions for robbery, in violation of Code § 18.2-58, and conspiracy to commit robbery, in violation of Code § 18.2-22. On appeal, Glenn argues that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress, reasoning that the police officers, while searching his residence, obtained certain evidence in violation of his Fourth Amendment rights. Specifically, Glenn contends that, although his grandfather—the owner of the premises—consented to the search of the house, that consent did not give the officers the authority to open a closed…