Legal Opinion
Warrick v. United States
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided July 6, 1987No. 85-869PublishedCited by 34 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
NEWMAN, Associate Judge:
In Garris v. United States, 491 A,2d 511 (D.C.1985), we “suggested” the appropriate procedure for the trial court to follow where a defendant has been convicted of two offenses, only one of which can be sustained because of double jeopardy considerations. This case points out the problems presented when a trial judge fails to heed those “suggestions”.
Warrick was charged with two counts of first-degree burglary while armed for one entry into the home of William Malone. One count alleged that the burglary was committed with intent to steal, the other that it was…
2Cases cited21 opinions
- United States v. WadeSupreme Court of the United States · 1967
- Stovall v. DennoSupreme Court of the United States · 1967
- Fisher v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
- Offutt v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1954
- Sacher v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1952
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3Cited by34 opinions
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- Baker v. United StatesDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 2005
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