Williams v. Government of the Virgin Islands

MEMORANDUM OPINION

(August 5, 2008)

Appellant Gregory Williams (“Williams”) appeals his conviction of first-degree murder, unauthorized carrying of a firearm during the commission of first-degree murder, first-degree assault, unauthorized carrying of a firearm during the commission of first-degree assault, and unauthorized possession of ammunition. For the reasons given below, the Court will affirm the conviction.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On October 27, 2002, Khoy Smith (“Khoy”) borrowed his girlfriend’s car and drove to a basketball court in the area known as Tutu on St. Thomas, U.S.…