Pierce v. Commonwealth

HUMPHREYS, Judge.

Sandra Lanette Pierce (“Pierce”) appeals her conviction of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, in violation of Code § 18.2-248.1. On appeal, Pierce argues that the trial court erred in allowing testimony that Pierce had been previously convicted of perjury. Pierce contends that this error can never be harmless, and, thus, her conviction must be reversed.1 For the following reasons, we hold that the trial court erred in admitting testimony regarding Pierce’s conviction for perjury, but that the error was harmless. Thus, we affirm Pierce’s conviction.

I. BACKGROUND