People v. Hampton

Opinion

VOGEL (C. S.), P. J.

Introduction

Appellant Charles Hampton robbed a Burger King restaurant; appellant Darrell Williams drove the getaway car. Tried jointly, they were both convicted by a jury of robbery, with findings as to Hampton that he personally used a firearm, and as to Williams that a principal was armed with a firearm.

The court admitted into evidence Hampton’s custodial confession to police concerning his commission of the robbery, with instructions to the jury that it was not admissible against Williams. Hampton’s confession was carefully edited to omit any mention of Williams…