Scates v. Commonwealth

In this appeal, we consider whether the trial court erred in admitting evidence of other crimes committed by the defendant in this prosecution for a particular burglary and larceny.

I. Facts and Proceedings Below

David Michael Scates (“Scates”) was indicted for feloniously and unlawfully taking, stealing, and carrying away United States currency and/or property, having a value of $200.00 or more, belonging to Susan Shepard (“Shepard”), in violation of Code § 18.2-95. Scates was also indicted for feloniously and unlawfully breaking and entering in the daytime, the dwelling house of Shepard, with…