People v. Watkins

This case involves several legal issues surrounding the unique problem of the in-court identification of a defendant whose twin was present at the scene of the alleged crime and the arrest. Defendant was subsequently convicted for dispensing a dangerous drug. 1969 Perm. Supp., C.R.S. 1963,48-8-2. We affirm.

On October 23, 1973, the jury was impanelled and sworn for defendant’s trial. The court ordered that the witnesses be sequestered and that they be instructed not to discuss the case with each other. Prior to the taking of evidence, the court learned that the defendant had a twin brother.…