Correll v. Commonwealth

HUMPHREYS, Judge.

Shirley Correll appeals her conviction, after a bench trial, for abuse or neglect of her mother, Nellie Paxton, an incapacitated adult (in violation of Code § 18.2-369). 1 Correll contends the trial court erred in finding the evidence sufficient, as a matter of law, to establish she “knowingly, willfully or maliciously caused any injuries or failed to provide treatment, care, goods or services to [Paxton].” Correll further argues that the trial court erred by: 1) allowing a “non-medical ‘gerontologist’ ” to testify as a medical expert; 2) allowing the gerontologist to testify…