Shavis Donta Holloman v. Commonwealth of Virginia

DECKER, Judge.

Shavis Donta Holloman appeals his convictions for second-degree murder, malicious wounding, attempted robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, three counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and gang participation. 1 For the reasons that follow, we affirm the convictions.

I. BACKGROUND

At trial, the Commonwealth presented evidence regarding two events, each involving a different victim, Thomas Need-ham and Rhonda Stubbs. Witnesses testified that the appellant, known as “S-Dot,” was a “five[-]star general” in the Nine-Trey Bloods criminal street gang. Prosecution…