Jones v. Commonwealth

Opinion

BENTON, J.

George Albert Jones was convicted in a jury trial of possession of heroin and sentenced to twelve months in jail. Jones contends (1) that evidence used against him at trial was secured during a warrantless arrest that violated the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, and (2) that the Commonwealth failed to try him within the time prescribed by Code § 19.2-243. We agree that the evidence did not prove probable cause for arrest and reverse appellant’s conviction.

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