Kennedy v. Commonwealth

Opinion

BRAY, J.

George Alpha Kennedy (defendant) was convicted by a jury of conspiracy to distribute cocaine, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of less than one-half ounce of marijuana. On appeal, he complains that the trial court erroneously acceded to the jury’s request, made during its deliberations, to rehear the testimony of two witnesses. We disagree and affirm the convictions.

Although the sufficiency of the evidence is not an issue in this appeal, a review of the record is necessary to explain our disposition of defendant’s argument.

On September 3, 1991,…