Government of the Virgin Islands v. Charles Walker

OPINION OF THE COURT

McKEE, Circuit Judge.

The Appellate Division of the Virgin Islands vacated Charles Walker’s sentence and reversed his convictions after a jury found him guilty on all five, counts of an indictment charging him with credit card fraud and possession of stolen property. The Government of the Virgin Islands appeals. For the reasons set forth herein, we will reverse in part and affirm in part.

I

Briefly stated, the circumstances leading to Walker’s arrest and conviction are as follows: 1

Walker arrived in the Virgin Islands from his home in Atlanta, Georgia on November 5, 1996 with…