Commonwealth v. Zamani

Resolution of the question presented in this case requires an interpretation of Code § 16.1-133, relating to the withdrawal of appeals to circuit courts from judgments of courts not of record, 1 and Code § 16.1-133.1, relating to the reopening of cases in courts not of record. Finding that the Court of Appeals correctly interpreted and applied the Code sections, we will affirm its judgment.

Code § 16.1-133 provides that any person convicted in a court not of record of an offense not felonious may, at any time before an appeal is heard by the circuit court, withdraw the appeal, pay the fine and…