Jones v. Commonwealth

FRANK, Judge.

Joel R. Jones (appellant) was convicted in a jury trial of three counts of embezzlement in violation of Code § 18.2-111. On appeal, he contends the trial court erred (1) in admitting hearsay evidence under the “business record exception” because the entry was not made contemporaneously with the event; and (2) in admitting this same material because it was “unduly prejudicial.” For the reasons stated, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

I. BACKGROUND

Appellant worked as a delivery man for Airborne Express. As part of his duties, appellant was responsible for the delivery of…