Bruhn v. Commonwealth

Argued at Richmond, Virginia OPINION FROM THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HENRICO COUNTY George F. Tidey, Judge The appellant, Christopher Bruhn, appeals his conviction for grand larceny, in violation of Code § 18.2-95. Bruhn contends: (1) the evidence was insufficient to support a conviction for grand larceny because it failed to show the victim ever possessed the alleged stolen property; (2) proof of the crime of embezzlement is insufficient to sustain a conviction under an indictment for grand larceny of United States currency; (3) the evidence was insufficient to prove the crime of embezzlement; and (4) the Commonwealth failed to establish venue. For the following reasons, we reverse. I. BACKGROUND