Washington v. United States

NEBEKER, Associate Judge:

This appeal arises from convictions for armed robbery in violation of D.C.Code 1973, §§ 22-2901, -3202; and possession of a prohibited weapon in violation of D.C. Code 1973, § 22-3214(b). Appellant contends that (1) res judicata barred his prosecution and conviction on the robbery counts charged in his indictment; (2) he was denied a speedy trial; and (3) his conviction for possession of a prohibited weapon cannot stand because that offense is included within the crime of armed robbery. We disagree and affirm the convictions.

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