FITZPATRICK, Judge.
Clifton Courtney Gorham (appellant) appeals his misdemeanor conviction of distribution of marijuana in violation of Code § 18.2-248.1(a)(1). He argues that double jeopardy bars retrial on a lesser-included offense when conviction on the greater offense has been set aside by the trial court. We disagree and affirm the conviction.
BACKGROUND
The appellant was originally convicted in a jury trial of distribution of more than...
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