ELDER, Judge.
James Thomas Stinnie, Jr. (appellant) appeals his conviction for statutory burglary in violation of Code § 18.2-91. Appellant asserts that because the Commonwealth failed to commence the trial of this case within five months of finding probable cause, in violation of Code § 19.2-243, the trial court lacked jurisdiction. We agree and reverse and dismiss appellant's conviction.
The district court determined probable cause existed on October...
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