Farren v. Commonwealth

BUMGARDNER, Judge.

Edward Farren appealed his convictions of driving under the influence (second offense) and refusing to submit to a breath or blood test in violation of Code §§ 18.2-266 and 18.2-268.3. He contends the trial court erred: (1) by refusing to recuse himself, (2) by allowing the Commonwealth to make a final argument after it waived closing, and (3) by finding the evidence was sufficient to convict. Concluding that the trial court did not err, we affirm.

On appeal, we consider the evidence in the light most favorable to the prevailing party below, granting to it all reasonable…