Appomattox couple plead guilty to election-related charges, final ruling deferred until 2024

Alvin Russell Evans, Jr., 40, and Brandy Michelle Evans, 42, pleaded guilty today in Appomattox County Circuit Court to charges related to election misconduct in 2021 when Alvin Evans was running for a seat on the Appomattox County Board of Supervisors. 

Alvin Evans pleaded guilty to two counts of forgery. Brandy Evans pleaded guilty to 12 counts of perjury: falsely swearing an oath.

All charges are classified as felonies. However, Circuit Court Judge Andy Nelson deferred final ruling on the cases until Jan. 15, 2024. Both defendants must abide by certain court-ordered mandates for the duration of the deferment period.

If the defendants abide by all terms, the charges will be reduced to misdemeanors. Brandy Evans' charges would be reduced to disorderly conduct. Alvin Evans' charges would be reduced to maliciously affixing a signature of another to a writing. 

Henry County Commonwealth's Attorney Andrew Nester was appointed as the prosecutor for this case. 

Find out more in the upcoming Aug. 24 issue of the Times Virginian newspaper. Pick up a copy or subscribe at www.timesvirginian.com/subscriber_services to view the full article in the e-edition version.