Robinson v. Commonwealth

HUMPHREYS, Judge.

George F. Robinson and Elisa K. Robinson (collectively, “the Robinsons”) appeal their convictions for contributing to the delinquency of a minor, a violation of Code § 18.2-371. The Robinsons argue on appeal that the trial court erred in denying their motions to suppress, contending that, because the investigating police officer was located in the curtilage of their home when he witnessed the illicit activity, the resulting search violated their Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. For the following reasons, we disagree and affirm their…