Keyes v. Commonwealth

FELTON, Judge.

Randall Keyes was convicted in a jury trial of sending a threatening letter, in violation of Code § 18.2-60(A). On appeal, he contends the trial court erred in finding that: (1) the letter was sent as required by Code § 18.2-60(A); (2) the evidence was sufficient to prove the letter contained a threat to kill or do bodily harm as required by Code § 18.2-60(A); (3) the evidence of his prior conviction for the attempted rape of Roslyn Carter could be presented to the jury; and (4) in refusing to give an instruction that defined the elements of stalking. For the following reasons…