Troncoso v. Commonwealth

Opinion

WILLIS, J.

Convicted of possession of marijuana, in an amount greater than one-half ounce but less than five pounds, with intent to distribute it, the appellant, Robert I. Troncoso, contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress marijuana seized from his person and automobile by the arresting officer. He argues (1) that Code § 19.2-60 contains a statutory exclusionary rule which is not limited to constitutional violations, (2) that Code § 19.2-83 imposes upon the police a burden of articulable suspicion necessary for investigatory detention greater than that…