Legal Opinion
Davis v. United States
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided October 30, 2003No. 00-CM-479PublishedCited by 22 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SCHWELB, Associate Judge:
Following a bench trial, Lawrence Davis was found guilty of violation of a civil protection order by failing to complete a Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP). See D.C.Code §§ 16-1005(f) and (g) (2001). The prosecution was precipitated by Davis’ failure to attend a DVIP class a few days after the death of his wife, who was alleged to have been murdered. On appeal, Davis claims that the evidence was insufficient to support his conviction. We agree and reverse.
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THE TRIAL COURT PROCEEDINGS
On September 23, 1998, a judge of the Superior Court entered a “Consent…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Jackson v. VirginiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
- In Re WINSHIPSupreme Court of the United States · 1970
- Rivas v. United StatesDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 2001
- Swisher v. United StatesDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1990
- Matter of GorfkleDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1982
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3Cited by22 opinions
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