Johnson v. Commonwealth

ALSTON, Judge.

Edward Johnson (appellant) appeals his convictions under Code §§ 18.2-51 and 18.2-41 for malicious wounding and maiming by mob, respectively. On appeal, appellant argues that the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions. Appellant further contends that his convictions under both statutes violate principles of double jeopardy. Finding no error, we affirm appellant’s convictions.

I. BACKGROUND

On appeal, we view “the evidence in the light most favorable to the Commonwealth, the prevailing party in the circuit court, and we accord the Commonwealth the benefit of all…