Pierce v. Commonwealth

Opinion

COLE, J.

Upon his trial by jury, James Calvin Pierce (Pierce) was found guilty of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute under Code § 18.2-248.1. On January 20, 1985, the court sentenced him to two years in the penitentiary in accordance with the jury verdict.

The issues raised by him on appeal are: (1) whether the trial court erred when it permitted certified copies of two previous con victions of possession of marijuana to be admitted as evidence; and (2) whether the trial court erred when it refused to suppress statements made by him to the police officer. We hold that the…