Valentine v. Commonwealth

Opinion

FITZPATRICK, J.

Christopher Deshon Valentine (appellant) appeals his convictions for robbery and use of a firearm during the commission of a robbery. On appeal, he argues that the trial court: (1) erred in denying his motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction based on the Commonwealth’s failure to comply with the Interstate Agreement on Detainers Act, Code §§ 53.1-210 to 53.1-215; and (2) abused its discretion by imposing an unduly harsh sentence. Finding no error, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

BACKGROUND

The facts of the underlying offenses are not in dispute. Appellant was…