Allen v. Commonwealth

KELSEY, Judge.

A jury convicted Karsten Obed Allen of abduction with intent to extort money or for pecuniary benefit, attempted robbery, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, wearing body armor while possessing a firearm and during the commission of a crime of violence, use of a firearm in the commission of abduction, and use of a firearm in the commission of attempted robbery. Allen was tried at a joint trial with his codefendant, Carol Norman Drew, III. The court instructed the jury to consider separately the evidence as it related to each defendant.

On appeal, Allen argues the trial…