Jackson v. Commonwealth

Opinion

COLEMAN, J.

John Edward Jackson, Jr. was convicted by a jury for possessing cocaine with intent to distribute and was sentenced to thirty years in prison and fined $26,000. Jackson contends on appeal that the attorney for the Commonwealth made improper comments in his closing argument which prevented Jackson from receiving a fair trial. We hold that the comments were not reversible error and accordingly affirm his conviction.

Officers of the Orange County Police Department attempted to arrest Jackson on an outstanding assault and battery charge. When they did so, they saw Jackson throw a…