Willoughby v. Commonwealth of Virginia, No. 1:2021cv00220 - Document 14 (E.D. Va. 2021)
Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION (See Memorandum for Details). Signed by District Judge Liam O'Grady on 12/30/2021. (lber c/s)
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Willoughby v. Commonwealth of Virginia Case 1:21-cv-00220-LO-TCB Document 14 Filed 12/30/21 Page 1 of 12 PageID# 117 Doc. 14 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Alexandria Division Mike Malcolm Willoughby, Petitioner, I:21cv220(LO/TCB) Commonwealth of Virginia, Respondent.' MEMORANDUM OPINION Mike Malcolm Willoughby("Willoughby" or "Petitioner"), proceeding pro se, filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254, challenging his convictions in the Circuit Court of Henrico County, Virginia for maliciously shooting or throwing a missile at an occupied vehicle (felony), and misdemeanor assault.[Dkt. No. 1]. On April 5, 2021, Respondent filed a Motion to Dismiss, with a supporting brief and exhibits.[Dkt. Nos. 8-10]. Petitioner was notified of his right to respond after receiving the notice required by Roseboro v. Garrison. 528 F.2d 309(4th Cir. 1975)[Dkt. No. 18], but he has not filed a response. Accordingly, this matter is now ripe for disposition. For the reasons that follow, respondent's Motion to Dismiss must be granted, and the petition will be dismissed. 1. Procedural History On June 28,2018, pursuant to a plea agreement. Petitioner entered a plea of"nolo contendere" to maliciously shooting at an occupied vehicle in violation of Virginia Code § 18.2154, and misdemeanor assault in violation of Virginia Code § 18.2-57. Commonwealth v. Willoughby. Case Nos. CR17- 3879 and -3880. The circuit court sentenced petitioner to seven 'Petitioner is not in physical custody, but is on probation under suspended sentences. Respondent has moved that the Harold W.Clarke, Director ofthe Virginia Department of Corrections, be substituted as the proper party respondent. The motion will be granted. Dockets.Justia.com Case 1:21-cv-00220-LO-TCB Document 14 Filed 12/30/21 Page 2 of 12 PageID# 118 Case 1:21-cv-00220-LO-TCB Document 14 Filed 12/30/21 Page 3 of 12 PageID# 119 Case 1:21-cv-00220-LO-TCB Document 14 Filed 12/30/21 Page 4 of 12 PageID# 120 Case 1:21-cv-00220-LO-TCB Document 14 Filed 12/30/21 Page 5 of 12 PageID# 121 Case 1:21-cv-00220-LO-TCB Document 14 Filed 12/30/21 Page 6 of 12 PageID# 122 Case 1:21-cv-00220-LO-TCB Document 14 Filed 12/30/21 Page 7 of 12 PageID# 123 Case 1:21-cv-00220-LO-TCB Document 14 Filed 12/30/21 Page 8 of 12 PageID# 124 Case 1:21-cv-00220-LO-TCB Document 14 Filed 12/30/21 Page 9 of 12 PageID# 125 Case 1:21-cv-00220-LO-TCB Document 14 Filed 12/30/21 Page 10 of 12 PageID# 126 Case 1:21-cv-00220-LO-TCB Document 14 Filed 12/30/21 Page 11 of 12 PageID# 127 Case 1:21-cv-00220-LO-TCB Document 14 Filed 12/30/21 Page 12 of 12 PageID# 128
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