John S. Koehler
Jul 106 min read
One Published Opinion from Before the 4th of July, and None the Week After, but an Unpub Sure to Make Headlines
Your humble correspondent took a lengthy 4th of July weekend and so must play catch-up on reporting on the recent output of the Virginia...
John S. Koehler
Apr 2810 min read
Four published opinions from the Court of Appeals, but first a word a about an unpublished one
The Court of Appeals issued just four published opinion over the last three weeks -- as many as were released on April 2 of this year....
John S. Koehler
Aug 19, 20238 min read
No Transcript, No Statement of Facts? No Appeal! – and a Few Less Pleasant Memories
The Sage of Virginia Beach, Steve Emmert, has again strayed into my territory with a three topic essay. The first topic of which is to...
John S. Koehler
May 31, 20233 min read
Two Decisions from the Court of Appeals Today are Hard to Reconcile
On November 22, 2022, your humble and obedient reported on the unpublished decision in Maust v. Commonwealth, 2-1 reversal of a criminal...
John S. Koehler
Apr 8, 20233 min read
The Police Don't Owe You Three Steps Towards the Door . . . or Maybe They Do
When I started this “blawg” I indicated that I would concentrate on summarizing and commenting on the published opinion of the Court of...