Lynn v. Commonwealth
Court of Appeals of Virginia
1Opinion of the Court
COLEMAN, Judge.
Robert Scott Lynn was convicted by a jury for second degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of murder. On appeal, he contends: (1) the trial court erred in refusing to grant certain proffered jury instructions, and (2) the evidence is insufficient to support the convictions. We disagree and affirm the convictions.
/. BACKGROUND
Appellant and his wife attended a holiday party hosted by appellant’s brother-in-law, Stuart Fitzgerald. James Nash, the victim, also attended the party. Most of the guests, including appellant and Nash, consumed a substantial amount of…
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