Grey Alexander Ferrell v. Commonwealth of Virginia

KELSEY, Judge.

A jury convicted Grey Alexander Ferrell of malicious wounding and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony, finding he committed the crimes as a principal in the second degree. At trial, Ferrell sought to admit into evidence an acquittal order from a separate case against the alleged principal in the first degree. The trial court held the order inadmissible as a matter of law. We agree and affirm Ferrell’s convictions.

I

In May 2010, Ferrell attended a party on the shores of Lake Anna. While there, Ferrell argued with William Luck, one of the hosts of the party. Ferrell…