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Teacher Convicted of Sexual Abuse - Restitution Appeal

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a circuit court's order of restitution against Willie Edward Belmonte, Jr., a former teacher convicted of sexual abuse against a minor student. The court upheld the restitution amount, which included payments to the Crime Victims Compensation Fund for tutoring services.

West Virginia v. Victor Lee Thompson - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia affirmed the conviction of Victor Lee Thompson in criminal action No. 22-F-80. The court's opinion addresses several legal standards, including Rule 403 of the West Virginia Rules of Evidence and the Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment.

West Virginia v. Victor Lee Thompson - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia affirmed the conviction of Victor Lee Thompson in criminal action No. 22-F-80. The court's opinion, filed on March 12, 2026, addresses several legal points related to evidence and constitutional rights.

State v. Belmonte - Sexual Abuse Conviction Appeal

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's order of restitution against Willie Edward Belmonte, Jr., who was convicted of sexual abuse. The court addressed the scope of restitution for tutoring expenses paid by the Crime Victims Compensation Fund.

Father Appeals Termination of Parental Rights - Case 24-697

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals is reviewing a father's appeal of the termination of his parental rights. The court has issued a memorandum decision vacating the lower court's order and remanding the case for further proceedings, citing potential issues with the dispositional hearing process.

Cobbs v. Virginia - Judgment Affirmed

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed the conviction of Simon Dewitt Cobbs for abduction, assault and battery, and violations of a protective order. The court found sufficient evidence presented at trial to support the jury's verdict.

Regina Lynn Dickenson v. Commonwealth of Virginia - Sentencing Abuse of Discretion

The Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that the trial court abused its discretion in sentencing Regina Lynn Dickenson. The court found that the trial court misinterpreted Code § 19.2-306.1(A) by treating separate convictions as a single conviction when counting technical probation violations, leading to an improper sentence.

Sharpe v. Virginia - Judgment Affirmed

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed the trial court's judgment against John Michael Sharpe, who was convicted of 20 counts of soliciting child pornography. The appellate court found no abuse of discretion in admitting testimony of prior bad acts, limiting jury instructions, or denying a motion for a new trial due to juror misconduct.

BH Mid-Atlantic Pools v. Dodd - Judgment Affirmation

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's judgment in favor of Lisa Dodd against BH Mid-Atlantic Inc. (Blue Haven Pools). The court found no error in the trial court's findings regarding causation, damages, jury instructions, and motions to strike.

William V. Davis v. Judith Christy - Judgment Affirmed

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's judgment in William V. Davis v. Judith Christy. The court found no abuse of discretion in the trial court's handling of spoliation of evidence and affirmed the compensatory damages award.