Taylor v. United States

KERN, Associate Judge:

A jury found appellant guilty of assault with intent to kill while armed (D.C.Code 1973, §§ 22-501, -3202), assault with intent to commit robbery while armed (D.C.Code 1973, §§ 22-501, -3202), and two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon (D.C.Code 1973, § 22-502). 1 On appeal, he argues that the trial court erred (a) in denying his motion to suppress a written incriminatory statement taken following the arrest, and (b) in declining to give a defense-requested instruction to the jury on “defense of another.” We disagree and affirm the convictions.

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