Legal Opinion

Commonwealth v. Richerson

Supreme Court of Virginia

Decided April 23, 2026No. 250176Published

1Opinion of the Court

PRESENT: Powell, C.J., Kelsey, McCullough, Chafin, Russell, and Mann, JJ., and Mims, S.J. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA OPINION BY v. Record No. 250176 JUSTICE TERESA M. CHAFIN APRIL 23, 2026 LONNIE LEWIS RICHERSON FROM THE COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA In this appeal, we consider whether the Court of Appeals erred in determining that the evidence was insufficient to sustain a conviction for driving while intoxicated. I. BACKGROUND Consistent with familiar standards of appellate review, “‘the evidence and all reasonable inferences flowing therefrom must be viewed in the light most favorable to the…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. Maxwell v. Com.Supreme Court of Virginia · 2008
  2. Gardner v. CommonwealthSupreme Court of Virginia · 1954
  3. Commonwealth v. MoseleySupreme Court of Virginia · 2017
  4. Turner v. CommonwealthSupreme Court of Virginia · 1977
  5. Stevens v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Virginia · 2005

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