41 Va. App. 319 - Sanchez v. Commonwealth’s Empirical Analysis

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4 state decisions

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1. “[i]t is within the province of the trier of fact to resolve conflicts in the testimony, to weigh the evidence, and to draw reasonable inferences from the facts presented. Witness credibility determinations shall only be disturbed on appeal if the testimony is “inherently incredible, or so contrary to human experience so as to render it unworthy of belief.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 42 Va. App. 311 - Correll v. Commonwealth

2. “an indigent defendant who seeks the appointment of an expert witness, at the Commonwealth's expense, must demonstrate that the subject which necessitates the assistance of the expert is "likely to be a significant factor in his defense," and that he will be prejudiced by the lack of expert assistance.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Com. v. Sanchez

3. “articulated a particularized need for additional funds to permit his expert to testify at trial and that the trial court abused its discretion in denying his motion.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Com. v. Sanchez