Washington v. State

Fred Washington appeals his convictions of first degree murder and armed robbery. We affirm, finding no unconstitutional coercion in the trial judge’s failure to give an Allen1 charge and that the defense *1150opened the door to certain redirect examination.

The evidence at trial

On January 11, 1997, Washington, Chauncey Gallon, and Jam el Little approached the Atlantic Food Market, a convenience store, to commit a robbery. The store clerk saw them and attempted to lock the door. Washington forced the door open. The clerk fled. Washington shot the clerk with a .380 handgun.

Witness Robert James was…