American Samoa Government v. Pu'aa

Order Denying Motions To Sever, Surpress Evidence and Change Venue, and Concerning Jury Voir Dire:

On October 15, 1996, defendant Ricky Pu'aa ("Pu'aa") moved to sever the trial, suppress his statements, suppress all evidence seized, and change venue or permit extensive voir dire of prospective jurors by the court and counsel or the court. On October 23, 1996, defendant Poe Faumuina ("Faumuina") moved for attorney conducted voir dire after the court's inquiries to the jurors. We heard all motions on November 6, 1996. All counsel were present. Pu'aa was also present, and Faumuina waived his…