Herrington v. Commonwealth

PRESENT: Lemons, C.J., Goodwyn, Mims, McClanahan, Powell, and Roush, JJ., and Russell, S.J. DONALD ARTHUR HERRINGTON OPINION BY v. Record No. 150085 JUSTICE ELIZABETH A. McCLANAHAN February 12, 2016 COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA FROM THE COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA Donald Arthur Herrington appeals his conviction of possession with intent to sell or distribute a Schedule I or II controlled substance. He contends that the indictment was improper, and that his right to a speedy trial was violated. He also contends that the circuit court denied him the right to represent himself and that it erred in…