Pittman v. Commonwealth

Opinion

WILLIS, J.

On appeal from his felony conviction of a third or subsequent offense of concealing merchandise in violation of Code §§ 18.2-103 and 18.2-104(b), James Henry Pittman contends that the trial court erred (1) in admitting into evidence orders reflecting six prior convictions of larceny, and (2) in reading to the jury the indictment, which specified the same six prior convictions. We find no error and affirm the judgment of the trial court.

On May 19, 1991, a 7-11 store manager noticed Pittman stealing cigarettes. At first, Pittman denied taking anything. Upon repeated demand by…