Nassif v. District of Columbia

HOOD, Chief Judge.

In a trial without a jury appellant was found guilty on a charge of indecent exposure. After the government had pre-' sented its case, which consisted of the testimony of the arresting officer, appellant’s counsel announced that he would call a Mrs. Rodriguez as a witness for appellant. At this point the court stated: “If the defendant is going to testify, I want him to testify before this witness.’’ Counsel replied that appellant might not testify, saying: “I actually haven’t made up my mind as to that at this time.” The court then stated: “I will not permit you to call her…