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Guill v. Commonwealth

No. 971153Supreme Court of Virginia

971153 Guill v. Commonwealth 01/09/1998 The trial court erred in admitting evidence of another crime committed by the defendant for the purpose of proving his intent to commit the crime charged. The Court of A…

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971153 Guill v. Commonwealth 01/09/1998 The trial court erred in admitting evidence of another crime committed by the defendant f…

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Supreme Court of Virginia
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Oct 4, 2026
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Jan 9, 1998
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971153 Guill v. Commonwealth 01/09/1998 The trial court erred in admitting evidence of another crime committed by the defendant for the purpose of proving his intent to commit the crime charged. The Court of Appeals' judgment affirming that judgment is reversed and the case remanded to the Court with direction that the matter be remanded to the trial court for a new trial, if the Commonwealth be so advised, consistent with the principles set forth in this opinion.

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