Harley v. Commonwealth

WILLIS, Judge.

Eugene Nakia Harley appeals his convictions of robbery, two counts of abduction, and three counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. He contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion for a transcript of a suppression hearing at state expense. We hold that the trial court erred but that the error was harmless. Accordingly, we affirm the convictions.

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Shortly before 9:00 p.m. on December 8, 1994, employees at the Twin B Auto Parts store in Virginia Beach were preparing to close the store. Kevin Jones, who managed the store, was behind the counter with…