Commonwealth v. Littlefield

BY JUDGE WILLIAM W. SWEENEY

The instant criminal matter arose from Alan Arthur Littlefield’s actions on and before September 10,1999, purportedly in violation of Virginia Code § 18.2-32. Following a two-day trial, the jury found Defendant guilty of attempted murder and fixed a sentence of eight years imprisonment. After dismissing the jurors, this Court took under advisement the Defendant’s Motion to Set Aside the Verdict as contrary to law and evidence and Motion to Strike. With the intent element clearly shown, counsel was requested to brief whether the evidence presented was sufficient to…