Bruce v. Commonwealth

Upon consideration of the record, briefs, and argument of counsel, the Court is of opinion that there is no error in the judgment appealed from. Accordingly, for the reasons stated in the opinion of the Court of Appeals, Bruce v. Commonwealth, 22 Va. App. 264, 469 S.E.2d 64 (1996), the judgment is affirmed.

The appellant shall pay to the Commonwealth of Virginia thirty dollars damages.

It is ordered that the Circuit Court of Albemarle County allow counsel for the appellant a fee of $725 for services rendered the appellant on this appeal, in addition to counsel’s costs and necessary direct…