Dean v. Commonwealth

HODGES, Senior Judge.

Shane Edward Dean (appellant) appeals his convictions for robbery and use of a firearm in the commission of a robbery. On appeal, he argues that the trial judge erred in refusing to admit certificates of analysis because one certificate was not filed with the circuit court in compliance with Code § 19.2-187; and appellant failed to prove a proper chain of custody for another certificate of analysis where, without notification to appellant, the Commonwealth released witnesses under subpoena who were necessary to prove the chain of custody. Assuming, without deciding, the…