Commonwealth v. White

PRESENT: Lemons, C.J., Goodwyn, McClanahan, Powell, Kelsey, and McCullough, JJ., and Millette, S.J. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA OPINION BY v. Record No. 160879 JUSTICE D. ARTHUR KELSEY JUNE 1, 2017 LASHANT LEONARDO WHITE FROM THE COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA After denying a motion to suppress, the trial court convicted Lashant Leonardo White of possession of heroin with the intent to distribute, third or subsequent offense, in violation of Code § 18.2-248. 1 The Court of Appeals reversed the conviction, holding that the trial court had erred in denying White’s motion to suppress and further held…