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Commonwealth of Virginia v. Tanya Rashae Holland
Date: 01-23-2025
Case Number: 230907
Judge: Not Available
Court: Circuit Court, Henry County, Virginia
Plaintiff's Attorney: Henry County Virginia Commonwealth Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Collinsville, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony child neglect resulting in serious injury.
Tanya Rashae Holland pleaded no contest to felony child neglect resulting in serious injury. After entering her plea, but before sentencing, Holland was appointed new counsel. Four months later, on the eve of sentencing, Holland moved to withdraw her plea, contending that it had been entered inadvisedly based on misrepresentations made by her former counsel. The trial court denied Holland's motion and sentenced her to five years of incarceration, the entirety of which was suspended on certain terms and conditions.
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On January 11, 2020, Holland gave her three-year-old son, B.M., one milliliter of liquid methadone. B.M. quickly lost consciousness. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he nearly died. Holland contended that she mistook her prescription methadone for Zyrtec allergy medicine.
Tanya Rashae Holland pleaded no contest to felony child neglect resulting in serious injury. After entering her plea, but before sentencing, Holland was appointed new counsel. Four months later, on the eve of sentencing, Holland moved to withdraw her plea, contending that it had been entered inadvisedly based on misrepresentations made by her former counsel. The trial court denied Holland's motion and sentenced her to five years of incarceration, the entirety of which was suspended on certain terms and conditions.
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On January 11, 2020, Holland gave her three-year-old son, B.M., one milliliter of liquid methadone. B.M. quickly lost consciousness. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he nearly died. Holland contended that she mistook her prescription methadone for Zyrtec allergy medicine.
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Commonwealth of Virginia v. Tanya Rashae Holland?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard Commonwealth of Virginia v. Tanya Rashae Holland?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Henry County, Virginia, VA. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in Commonwealth of Virginia v. Tanya Rashae Holland?
Plaintiff's attorney: Henry County Virginia Commonwealth Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Collinsville Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was Commonwealth of Virginia v. Tanya Rashae Holland decided?
This case was decided on January 23, 2025.