Bruce v. Commonwealth

OPINION

ELDER, Judge.

Donnie Lee Bruce (appellant) appeals his conviction for breaking and entering his estranged wife’s residence armed with a deadly weapon, with the intent to commit assault, in violation of Code § 18.2-91. 1 Appellant contends that the evidence was insufficient to prove the elements of the charge. Disagreeing with appellant, we affirm his conviction.

I

FACTS

Appellant and Deborah Bruce (Deborah), although married, lived in separate residences during late 1993. Deborah lived with the couple’s son, Donnie Bruce, Jr. (Donnie) and Donnie’s girlfriend at Greenfield Trailer Park in…