Scott v. Commonwealth’s Empirical Analysis
1976
Citation profile
10
cited by 10 later decisions
1
states following
June 1994
most recently cited
10 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on Faulkner v. Town of South Boston · McKay v. Commonwealth
Most-quoted passages
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“We find the language of [Code § 18.1-126.1, now § 18.2-104] unambiguous and the meaning clear. An objective reading .. . demonstrates the General Assembly, in plain terms, has designed a system of enhanced punishment for those who repeatedly commit the “shoplifting” offenses defined.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
How this case has been treated — in progress
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