Commonwealth v. Davis

PRESENT: Lemons, C.J., Goodwyn, Mims, McClanahan, Powell, and Roush, JJ., and Russell, S.J. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA OPINION BY v. Record No. 141674 CHIEF JUSTICE DONALD W. LEMONS October 29, 2015 RONALD TAFT DAVIS, III FROM THE COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA In this appeal, we consider the preclusive effect of a misdemeanor acquittal on subsequent felony convictions, when the misdemeanor and felony charges arose from the same course of conduct and the trier of fact provided specific grounds for dismissal of the misdemeanor charge. I. Facts and Proceedings The parties agree on the material…