951416 Roach v. Commonwealth 03/01/1996 In the automatic review of a death sentence pursuant to Code A

State: Virginia

Docket No: 951416

Case Date: 03/01/1996

Plaintiff: 951416 Roach

Defendant: Commonwealth 03/01/1996 In the automatic review of a death sentence pursuant to Code § 17- 110.1 co

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STEVE ROACH v. Record No. 951416 OPINION BY JUSTICE BARBARA MILANO KEENAN March 1, 1996

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

FROM THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GREENE COUNTY Lloyd C. Sullenberger, Judge In this appeal, we review a capital murder conviction and a death sentence imposed upon Steve Edward Roach for the murder of Mary Ann Hughes, his 70-year-old neighbor. 1 I. PROCEEDINGS Juvenile petitions were issued against Roach, who was 17 years old at the time of these offenses, charging him with capital murder, use of a firearm in the commission of murder, and robbery. The Commonwealth gave notice of intent to try Roach as

an adult and a transfer hearing was conducted in the Greene County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court (the juvenile court). Finding probable cause to believe that Roach

committed the crimes, the juvenile court advised the Commonwealth's Attorney that he could seek indictments against Roach before a grand jury. The circuit court then reviewed the

transfer order under Code

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