Sousa v. United States

NEWMAN, Chief Judge:

Appellants Sousa, Eastridge, and Diamen were tried by a jury and found guilty of first-degree murder while armed, D.C.Code 1973, §§ 22-2401 & -3202. Appellant Richter, at the same trial, was found guilty of two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, D.C.Code 1973, § 22-502, and carrying a dangerous weapon, D.C.Code 1973, § 22-3204.

Appellants raise a number of contentions on appeal. We deem it appropriate to address in detail only those pertaining to join-der and severance, and the sufficiency of the evidence as to appellant Richter. Finding an abuse of discretion in…