Commonwealth v. Wallace

BY JUDGE MARK S. DAVIS

This matter is before the Court on the motion in limine of defendant Sean J. Wallace. The factual and procedural background of the case, discussion of the issue, and conclusion are set forth below.1

I. Factual and Procedural Background

The Commonwealth alleges that, on or about September 26, 2004, defendant did willfully, deliberately, and with premeditation kill and murder Vernon R. Watson, Jr., in violation of Va. Code § 18.2-32 (count one). The Commonwealth further alleges that, on or about that same date, defendant did use, attempt to use, or display in a threatening…