Benjamin v. People

OPINION OF THE COURT

(September 6, 2013)

Cabret, Associate Justice.

Adrian Benjamin appeals his convictions for second-degree murder, four counts of third-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and unauthorized possession of a firearm. He argues that his convictions should be reversed because the Superior Court erred in declaring a mistrial, discharging the jury, and then recalling the jurors to return a verdict. We hold that the Superior Court did not err in recalling the jury in this instance and affirm Benjamin’s convictions.

I. Factual And Procedural Background

On January 23, 2009, a number of…