Field v. Commonwealth

Citations

• 89 Va. 690
• 16 S.E. 865
• 1893 Va. LEXIS 88

Syllabus

<p>1. Self-Defense.—A man is not justifiable in shooting another when there is mere apprehension of immediate danger, no matter how sincere such apprehension may be; but there must be an honest and reasonable belief of such danger—that is to say, the act done, or circumstances existing, must be of such a character as to afford reasonable ground for believing there is a design to commit a felony, or do some serious bodily harm, and imminent danger of such design being carried into immediate execution.</p> <p>2. Unlawful Shooting—Verdict—Neio trial—Case at bar.—From the evidence disclosed by the record in this case—</p> <p>Held :</p> <p>The verdict of guilty is warranted, and the after-discovered evidence is immaterial.</p>