Curtis Lee Mason v. Commonwealth of Virginia

PETTY, Judge.

Curtis Lee Mason appeals his jury conviction for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, third or subsequent offense, in violation of Code § 18.2-248. On appeal, he contends the trial court erred in denying his “motion in limine related to limiting any reference to prior convictions in another state, for third or subsequent purposes, where the convictions were not substantially similar to the instant charge.” 1 We agree in part and disagree in part. Thus, we reverse Mason’s conviction and remand for a new trial.

I. BACKGROUND

Mason was charged with possession of cocaine…