Dalton v. Commonwealth

Opinion

KOONTZ, C.J.

In a jury trial, Jeffrey Glenn Dalton, appellant, was convicted of statutory burglary and attempted grand larceny. On appeal, Dalton contends that his conviction for statutory burglary should be reversed because the structure he is charged with breaking and entering is not a “storehouse” under Code §§ 18.2-90 and 18.2-91. We disagree and affirm his conviction for statutory burglary.

On the evening of August 11, 1990, the Chesterfield police responded to a silent alarm that was activated at the business of Chester Marine and Tractor Company (Chester Marine). Upon arrival, the…