Manley v. Commonwealth

211 Va. 146 (1970)

MELVIN LLOYD MANLEY, ALIAS, ETC.

v.

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.

Record No. 7273.

Supreme Court of Virginia.

September 4, 1970.

Present, All the Justices.

1. In determining whether a State criminal conviction is constitutionally permissible because of admission of evidence obtained as a result of illegal search and seizure, State procedural requirements are to be respected.

2. Since defendant did not raise, in the court below, question of authority of justice of the peace to take affidavit of affiant-officer, it will not be considered on appeal.

3. Affidavit based on personal…