Taylor v. Commonwealth

Opinion

KOONTZ, C.J.

In a bench trial, Randolph Taylor was convicted of possession of a sawed-off shotgun in violation of Code § 18.2-300(B). On appeal, Taylor raises the following issues: (1) whether the officers had a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity to stop and detain Taylor; (2) whether the gun was properly seized as the product of a protective search incident to an investigative stop; (3) whether the seizure of the gun was valid under the plain view doctrine; (4) whether Taylor’s incriminating statements were admissible; and (5) whether the evidence was sufficient to prove Taylor…