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Dowdy v. Commonwealth
No. 082143Supreme Court of Virginia
082143 Dowdy v. Commonwealth 11/05/2009 In a prosecution for rape and first-degree murder, the Court of Appeals erred in finding that the defendant failed to preserve certain issues for appellate review, but c…
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082143 Dowdy v. Commonwealth 11/05/2009 In a prosecution for rape and first-degree murder, the Court of Appeals erred in finding …
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082143 Dowdy v. Commonwealth 11/05/2009 In a prosecution for rape and first-degree murder, the Court of Appeals erred in finding that the defendant failed to preserve certain issues for appellate review, but correctly rejected his ineffective assistance of counsel claim on this direct appeal. The requirement under prior case law that a defendant demonstrate that denial of a request for appointed expert assistance will result in prejudice is upheld. Considering defendant's failure to show particularized need, the trial court did not abuse its discretion in refusing to provide him with additional investigative services. The judgment upholding defendant's convictions is affirmed.
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082143 Dowdy v. Commonwealth 11/05/2009 In a prosecution for rape and first-degree murder, the Court of Appeals erred in finding that the defendant failed to preserve certain issues for appellate review, but correctly rejected his ineffective assistance of counsel claim on this direct appeal. The requirement under prior case law that a defendant demonstrate that denial of a request for appointed expert assistance will result in prejudice is upheld. Considering defendant's failure to show particularized need, the trial court did not abuse its discretion in refusing to provide him with additional investigative services. The judgment upholding defendant's convictions is affirmed.
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