Commonwealth v. Walsh

By Judge Edward L. hogshire

The Court has considered the motion made by defendant John Patrick Walsh, Jr., to sever Counts 4 and 7 of the Indictment in the above-captioned matter. After due consideration of applicable law, oral arguments, and arguments presented in memoranda, this Court grants the motion.

Issues

Do Counts 4 and 7 meet the requirements of Virginia Supreme Court Rule 3A:6(b)? If they do not, are they nevertheless admissible prior bad acts?

Statement of Facts

On April 21,2003, the automobile that Defendant was operating overturned and struck a tree. This accident resulted in the…