In Re Barron

Upon a Petition for a Writ of Actual Innocence

Lynard E. Barron petitions this Court for a Writ of Actual Innocence pursuant to Chapter 19.3 of Title 19.2 of the Code of Virginia. He contends he is innocent of burglary, attempted robbery, and the use of a firearm in the commission of attempted robbery, of which he was convicted and sentenced in the Circuit Court of Henrico County on June 25, 1997. 1 Pursuant to Code § 19.2-327.11(0, this Court ordered the Attorney General to file a response to the petition. This Court granted petitioner’s request for appointment of counsel and permitted…