Woodson v. Commonwealth

FITZPATRICK, Judge.

Kendall Orlando Woodson (appellant) was found guilty in a bench trial of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute in violation of Code § 18.2-248. On appeal, he argues that the trial court erred in: (1) finding he had no standing to assert a Fourth Amendment violation; and (2) upholding a “no-knock” entry and search. We find no error; therefore, we affirm the conviction.

I. Background

On January 10, 1996, Richmond police officers executed a search warrant on a subsidized apartment at 1406-A Jennie Scher Road. The apartment was leased to appellant’s sister, and only she…