Mark Smith Accused of Murder Gets New Trial

Attorney Terry Bliss was in Accomack County Circuit Court this week with a motion to withdraw as defense counsel for Mark Smith, who was accused in the February 26th shooting death of Vladimir Sadin in a home near Parksley.

According to court documents, the attorney-client relationship was irreparably harmed when Mr. Smith contacted police officers and the Commonwealth about his case without informing his attorney, and wrote letters that made it difficult for Ms. Bliss to continue as his attorney.

Assistant Commonwealths Attorney Matthew Brenner did not object to the appointment of a new attorney, but expressed concerns about possible delays as a result. The Court granted the request, and appointed Carl Bundick as Mr. Smiths new attorney.

Mr. Smiths trial for second-degree murder, discharging a weapon in an occupied building, and related firearm offenses, is set for September 25.

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