Pope v. Commonwealth

FRANK, Judge.

Travis Lamont Pope (appellant) was convicted in a bench trial of carjacking, in violation of Code § 18.2-58.1, and use of a firearm while committing carjacking, in violation of Code § 18.2-53.1. On appeal, he contends the trial court erred in considering sentencing guidelines that used his juvenile robbery conviction. 1 He argues the juvenile conviction is void and, therefore, the court should not have considered it. For the reasons stated, we affirm both convictions.

BACKGROUND

The facts are not in dispute.

On October 30, 2000, appellant pled guilty to carjacking and use of a…