Flanders v. Commonwealth

PRESENT: Lemons, C.J., Goodwyn, Mims, Powell, Kelsey, and McCullough, JJ., and Koontz, S.J. SARAH ELIZABETH FLANDERS OPINION BY v. Record No. 181228 JUSTICE WILLIAM C. MIMS February 13, 2020 COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA FROM THE COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA In this appeal, we consider as a matter of first impression whether felony hit and run may serve as a predicate offense for a felony-homicide conviction. I. BACKGROUND AND MATERIAL PROCEEDINGS BELOW “On appeal, we review the evidence in the ‘light most favorable’ to the Commonwealth, the prevailing party in the trial court.” Vasquez v.…