Broadnax v. Commonwealth

Opinion

FITZPATRICK, J.

Jermaine Broadnax, a minor, was originally

charged by juvenile petition with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute in violation of Code § 18.2-248. The case was transferred from the juvenile and domestic relations district court to the circuit court where, after indictment, Broadnax entered a conditional plea of guilty. On appeal, Broadnax contends that the trial judge erred in failing to hold a de novo hearing on the Commonwealth’s transfer request pursuant to Code § 16.1-269(E). We agree and reverse the conviction.

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The facts in this case are not in dispute. On…