Williams v. Commonwealth

CLEMENTS, Judge.

Jerome H. Williams was convicted in a bench trial of possession of cocaine in violation of Code § 18.2-250. On appeal, he contends the trial court erred in admitting into evidence a copy of the certificate of analysis issued by the state forensic laboratory. Finding no error, we affirm the conviction.

I. BACKGROUND

On March 7, 1999, at 1:00 a.m., Police Officer Jeffrey Stokes was on routine patrol in the City of Portsmouth when he observed Williams riding a bicycle. Stokes asked to speak with Williams for a moment and Williams stopped. After a brief discussion, Williams…