Reale v. United States

After a jury trial, appellants were convicted of disorderly conduct within the United States Capitol. D.C.Code § 9 — 112(b)(4) (1989 Repl.). 1 Relying on our decision in Wheelock v. United States, 552 A.2d 503 (D.C.1988), they contend that the trial court erred in refusing to instruct the jury that the “tourist standard” is an element of the offense of disorderly conduct. They also assert that the court improperly prohibited them from bringing the concept of jury nullification to the attention of the jury, and erred in denying them the opportunity to assert the defense of necessity. We affirm.