Lewis v. Commonwealth

DUFF, Senior Judge.

Darrell Scott Lewis (appellant) appeals his conviction for obtaining property by false pretenses in violation of Code § 18.2-178. Appellant contends the trial court erred by (1) denying his motion to strike the evidence because the Commonwealth failed to prove that valid title to the vehicle passed to appellant; and (2) concluding that temporary title to the vehicle was sufficient to prove that title to the vehicle passed to appellant. Appellant also contends the trial court erred in refusing to grant various proffered jury instructions. Finding that the court erred in…