va crim pro

Question 1

In considering a motion to strike out all the Commonwealth’s evidence, all inferences that a jury might fairly draw from the Commonwealth’s evidence must be

Answer 1

drawn in its favor, unless those inferences would be strained, forced, or contrary to reason.

Question 2

a motion to strike the commonwealths evidence should be granted if

Answer 2

the evidence is insufficient as a matter of law to sustain the conviction.

Question 3

evidence does not justify striking the Commonwealth’s evidence because a jury could

Answer 3

infer commission of the crime