Johnson v. United States

In a five-count indictment, appellant Antonio C. Johnson, appellant Marcus A. Martin, and Robert Eggleston were charged with the following offenses stemming from the July 20, 2004, murder of Joshua Arrington: (1) conspiracy to commit murder, (2) first-degree premeditated murder while armed, (3) possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, (4) carrying a pistol without a license, and (5) obstruction of justice. Johnson was convicted on all five counts and Martin was convicted on all counts except obstruction of justice. 1

On appeal, Johnson argues the trial court erred — on both…