Williams v. Commonwealth

Opinion

BENTON, J.

Ronald Walter Williams was convicted of attempting to fraudulently obtain a controlled substance in violation of Code § 18.2-258.1. Williams contends that the evidence against him was insufficient to prove beyond a reasonable doubt the necessary elements of the offense. We agree and reverse the conviction.

I

The evidence proved that a person purporting to be Dr. Hal Mathews telephoned the Westbury Pharmacy and prescribed diazepam (commonly known as Valium) for Sidney Johnson. The pharmacist who received the telephone call testified that the telephone call was suspicious. The…