Boston v. People

OPINION OF THE COURT

(May 2, 2012)

HODGE, Chief Justice.

Anselmo R. Boston was convicted of third degree assault and using a dangerous weapon during the commission of a crime of violence for allegedly striking Jamie Cockayne with a pool cue at a bar on St. John. Boston was also convicted of simple assault for allegedly striking Cockayne several times about his body later that evening on the streets of St. John. On appeal, Boston argues that there was insufficient evidence presented at trial to sustain his conviction for simple assault. We find that the evidence presented at trial was sufficient…