PER CURIAM.
The principal question presented by this appeal is whether the misdemeanor of which the accused was convicted was a lesser-included offense of the felony of which he was indicted.
The indictment charged that "James Richard Edenton did operate a motor vehicle... after having been found to be an habitual offender ... and while the order of the court prohibiting such operation was still in effect" in violation of Code § 46.1-387.8.
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